Clinton says no to NMD as program lags; cites technology doubts and foreign concerns
Article Abstract:
President Bill Clinton announced in September 2000 that he would not agree to a national missile defense deployment due to project delays, problems with technology and opposition. The decision will be deferred until the next administration.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2000
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Clinton says no to NMD as program lags, cites technology doubts and foreign concerns
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President Bill Clinton announced he was leaving a decision on national missile defense to his successor in a Georgetown University speech on Sept 1, 2000. His OK was needed to meet a 2005 deadline for operational development and readiness.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2000
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Officials testify on National Missile Defense, assess program
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Testimony before Congress by a variety of Clinton Administration officials explaining the president's Sept 1 decision to delay deployment of NMD is summarized.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2000
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