The United States will continue to discuss missile defense with Russia and explore opportunities for cooperation, but Russia will not be allowed to have a veto on U.S. missile defense plans, programs, or decisions.
On the recordMarch 4, 2013
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U.S. will not let Russia veto missile defense decisions.
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