Australian lawmaker says MH17 was her most emotional time
Australia's former foreign minister on Tuesday described the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines flight over Ukraine in 2014 as the most emotional time of her life. Julie Bishop was reflecting on her five years as Australia's first woman foreign minister after she quit the Cabinet. Bishop said she remained in contact with the families of the 38 Australian citizens and residents who were among the 298 people killed when a missile brought down Flight 17 on July 17, 2014. "I don't know that it was a defining moment, but it was the most emotional moment of my life," Bishop told reporters. "I want to ensure that the people for whom we fought do get justice. I have no doubt that Marise Payne and the highly professional team at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will continue to fight for justice," she said.<br/>
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Australian lawmaker says MH17 was her most emotional time
Australia's former foreign minister on Tuesday described the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines flight over Ukraine in 2014 as the most emotional time of her life. Julie Bishop was reflecting on her five years as Australia's first woman foreign minister after she quit the Cabinet. Bishop said she remained in contact with the families of the 38 Australian citizens and residents who were among the 298 people killed when a missile brought down Flight 17 on July 17, 2014. "I don't know that it was a defining moment, but it was the most emotional moment of my life," Bishop told reporters. "I want to ensure that the people for whom we fought do get justice. I have no doubt that Marise Payne and the highly professional team at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will continue to fight for justice," she said.<br/>
