New START would hamper missile defense

Republicans: New START would hamper missile defense

"...could impede U.S. efforts to expand missile defense. “START straitjackets the United States missile defense capabilities,” Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said on the Senate floor...."

Reference: worldmag.com .

New START is no mistake

New START is no mistake

"...Massachusetts' former governor asserts that the treaty "impedes missile defense." In fact, the preamble notes the relationship between offense and defense, a strategic reality..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .

Obama nuclear weapons manifesto is detailed

Obama nuclear weapons manifesto is detailed

"... His review is expected to omit some of the more hawkish statements made in 2001 in President George W. Bush's review. The Bush document said the United States might in some circumstances use nuclear weapons against countries that didn't have them. It said the United States should consider preemptive strikes against countries developing chemical, biological or nuclear weapons...."

Reference: www.latimes.com

Missile defence controversy remains after START accord

Missile defence controversy remains after START accord

"...After US president Barack Obama announced the agreement at the White House on March 26 2010, US defence secretary Robert Gates made this simple declaration. "Missile defense is not constrained by this treaty," he said...."

Reference: sofiaecho.com

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