Barack Obama Goes Ahead With Missile Defence Shield Despite Disarmament Pledge

Mr Obama also spoke of the potential for a rapprochement with Iran Photo: GETTY

From The Telegraph:

The United States would continue to develop a missile defence shield until Iran abandoned its nuclear ambitions, President Barack Obama said in the Czech Republic.

"As long as the threat from Iran persists, we will go forward with a missile defence system that is cost-effective and proven," he told a crowd of about 20,000 gathered in Hradcany Square, next to Prague Castle.

"Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile activity poses a real threat, not just to the United States, but to Iran's neighbours and our allies."

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My Comment: The President's rhetoric does not match his actions. He may say that the program will continue, but the bean counters are writing the obituary for this program.

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