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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2001 President, Congress Discuss National Missile Defense Last week, the President laid out his view on national missile defense. Although he didn't give many specifics, he made clear his commitment to creating an elaborate system to defend against accidental launches and small attacks from rogue states. I support missile defense. So do many Democrats. But I believe, as with any aspect of national security, that our expenditure should be proportional to the threat posed. That means considering all the less expensive and more effective ways an ...

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