On the recordMay 7, 2013
As you know, the United States has had no boost phase missile defense program since approximately 2009, when the Obama Administration terminated the Airborne Laser and the Kinetic Energy Interceptor.
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Discussing the lack of a boost phase missile defense program since 2009.
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