An update on missile defense

In a striking example of leadership creating its own constituency, President Bush’s abandonment of the ABM treaty and pursuit of missile defense has generated increasing support both in the United States and around the world. Yesterday unclassified portions of National Security Council Policy Directive 23, addressing missile defense, were made public. Bill Sammon has the story in the Washington Times: “Missile shield gains support across globe.”

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