I was talking earlier about the matter of proportions. Perhaps this is the first time that so many reservists are being hired on contract. This situation was jokingly compared to a placement agency, but it really is no joke. These people are considered to be trained, prepared; we can call upon them, but if the task is finished, if we no longer need them or no longer have the money to pay them, then we can simply let them go.
On December 1st, 2009. See this statement in context.