Anita Anand’s submarine dodge
(My interpretation)
Reporter: How many submarines is Canada actually getting from Germany? Is it 12?
Canada’s Anita Anand: Um… I’ll pass. Can Germany answer this one?
Germany’s Johann David Wadephul: Nope. Your deal. Your question. Suck it up and answer.
Anand: Um, uh, er… I don’t really want to tell you the truth. “12” sounds so much better. How about this… negotiations aren’t at my level, so I’m not responsible.