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.

Usage, Political activity, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Defense programs

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Clinton says no to NMD as program lags, cites technology doubts and foreign concerns

Article Abstract:

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.

Military aspects, Antimissile missiles

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Officials testify on National Missile Defense, assess program

Article Abstract:

Testimony before Congress by a variety of Clinton Administration officials explaining the president's Sept 1 decision to delay deployment of NMD is summarized.

Cover Story, Political aspects, Public opinion, Nuclear arms control, Deterrence (Strategy)

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