Remarks by President Bill Clinton on national missile defense

Article Abstract:

The text of President Bill Clinton's speech made on 1 September 2000 on national missile defense is presented. The President reported that he would not continue with the deployment of this system, but let the decision be deferred until the next administration.

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Remarks by President Bill Clinton on national missile defense, September 1, 2000

Article Abstract:

President Clinton explains that despite national missile defense's obvious merits, not enough successful research has emerged to agree to deployment of the system. He also fears the system could disrupt 30 years of progress on arms control.

United States, Analysis, Antimissile missiles, International relations, Ballistic missile defenses, Transcript, Deterrence (Strategy)

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Press briefing by national security adviser Samuel Berger

Article Abstract:

The text of a briefing given by President Clinton's national security adviser Samuel Berger is presented. The briefing given on 1 September 2000 refers to the decision not to proceed with deployment of a national missile defense.

Berger, Samuel R.

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