Russian Cooperation with the United States on Missile Defense

Dear Members and Friends, 

Enclosed is a brief summary/white paper for your review and understanding.  The paper, which identifies U.S. and Russian positions on missile defense cooperation, provides a clear description and analysis of a complex issue that is often clouded by rhetoric. 

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Thank you, Fred, for that kind introduction and for inviting me to participate in this conference. I want to particularly thank you for your leadership and the important efforts of the Atlantic Council around the world.

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Dear Members and Friends,

As international agreements to host U.S. missile defense sites and systems concluded between Turkey, Romania, Poland, and the United States, the Senate Appropriations Committee zeroed out funding for the projected U.S. missile defense capability in Europe to defend itself and the United States from the threat of Iranian long-range ballistic missiles. 

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