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The United States remains concerned over the threat that Iranian ballistic missiles pose to Europe.
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Missile Defense Plan Designed to Meet Growing Threat to Europe, October 21, 2009
By Merle David Kellerhals Jr.
Staff Writer
Washington — The new phased missile defense plan that President Obama has proposed for Europe is designed to meet a growing threat not only to the United States, but also to allies, Vice President Biden said October 21 in Warsaw, Poland.» complete text
Remarks by President Obama and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen after Meeting, September 29, 2009
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody. I just want to welcome Secretary General Rasmussen to the Oval Office. He and I had the opportunity to get to know each other at the NATO summit in Strasbourg, at which he was nominated and then selected as the new Secretary General of NATO.
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Obama Announces New Plan to Defend Europe from Iranian Missiles
By Stephen Kaufman
Staff Writer
Washington — Citing the need for a more adaptable missile defense architecture for Europe that uses “proven and cost-effective” technology, the Obama administration unveiled plans for a phased deployment of sensors and missile interceptors designed to reduce the threat from Iran’s ballistic missile program.
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Remarks by the President on Strengthening Missile Defense in Europe, September 17, 2009
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. As Commander-in-Chief, I'm committed to doing everything in my power to advance our national security. And that includes strengthening our defenses against any and all threats to our people, our troops, and our friends and allies around the world.
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Department of Defense News Briefing with Secretary Gates and Gen. Cartwright from the Pentagon, September 17, 2009
SEC. GATES: This week, the president, on the recommendation and advice of his national security team and our senior military leadership, decided to change the architecture of our ballistic missile defense in Europe, a change I believe will enhance our ability to respond to the most immediate threats to the continent, as well as future threats.
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White House on Evolving Missile Defense Architecture
New technology will eliminate need for fixed radar and interceptors
A fact sheet on the new missile defense policy is available on America.gov.
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