I told the prime minister that it is not good for the army to step forward too quickly. It would be damaging for the government.

The army will not get involved in the political conflict. Political troubles should be resolved by politicians. Military coups are a thing of the past.

The whole nation is helping and the army is helping, and I think we are feeling very happy with ourselves for having reacted in such a positive manner as a nation, army included,

We have two companies of Marines running rampant all over the northern half of this island, and three Army regiments pinned down in the southwestern corner, doing nothing. What the hell is going on?

We have two companies of Marines running rampant all over the northern half of this island, and three Army regiments pinned down in the southwestern corner, doing nothing. What the hell is going on?

Only the royal benevolence of His Majesty the King, to bestow a prime minister, can end the political crisis.