Instead, opponents of NMD would not buy any such systems. Some analysts see the threat of a missile attack from a rogue state as severe and imminent, while others see such a threat as overblown. Ardent proponents and opponents of NMD see major consequences flowing from President Clinton s yes or no decision on deployment. A midrange view holds the consequences to be much less dramatic. Proponents of NMD argue that such systems will work and are affordable.
Opponents argue the opposite.
A midrange view argues that both the success and cost of NMD are in doubt thereby requiring rigorous testing of any system and limits on its capability and cost.