A land-based national missile defense, or NMD, was one of these new focuses. This evolved into a larger program, not just land-based. Try Salon Personals Get a bigger-than life audio experience from Intel. In announcing his support for a national missile defense, George W. Bush puts a futuristic spin on a Cold War relic. Missile defense goes global Bush seeks to woo Europe while violating our hallmark arms control agreement with Russia.
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