Though the Cold War is over, more and more countries are gaining access to weapons for mass destruction and the missiles means to deliver them.
Missile defense is an urgent national priority.
He is letting the world know that America is committed to building security without a sole reliance on mutual assured destruction. His policy is sharp and refreshing contrast to the go-slow approach of the Clinton administration. Inhofe, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, has been a strong and consistent supporter of missile defenses, arguing that the best approach is to begin by making use of the Navy's Aegis ships and their advanced missile and radar capabilities.