'Tomorrow at first light there will be an invasion force off Cape Pembroke and it's highly likely the Argentines will land. You are to make the appropriate disposition'.
Governor Sir Rex Hunt [on hearing of Argentine invasion plans]
'Sounds like the buggers mean it'.
Governor Sir Rex Hunt [to Admiral Carlos Busser, commander of the Argentine invasion force]
'This is British territory. You're not invited. We don't want you here. I want you to go now and take all your men with you'.
Unknown British Royal Marine [as leaving, to Argentine guard, following Operación Azul]
'Don't make yourself too comfy mate, we'll be back'.
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