A former Foreign Minister says Winston Peters was right to fire Phil Goff. 

Goff made comments at a public event questioning US President Donald Trump's understanding of history. 

The remarks have cost him his job as High Commissioner to the UK. 

Foreign Affairs was one of a number of portfolios held by Sir Don McKinnon under National. 

He told Kerre Woodham it's unacceptable for a diplomat to say such things. 

McKinnon says there's a line that ambassadors and High Commissioners should not cross. 

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A former Foreign Minister says Winston Peters was right to fire Phil Goff.&nbsp;
Goff made comments at a public event questioning US President Donald Trump's understanding of history.&nbsp;
The remarks have cost him his job as High Commissioner to the UK.&nbsp;
Foreign Affairs was one of a number of portfolios held by Sir Don McKinnon under National.&nbsp;
He told Kerre Woodham it's unacceptable for a diplomat to say such things.&nbsp;
McKinnon says there's a line that ambassadors and High Commissioners should not cross.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Don McKinnon: Former Foreign Affairs Minister on Phil Goff losing his job as High Commissioner to the UK

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