Political Quotes

“I read an article in the Tel Aviv newspaper that documented that Russia was trying to sell Israel a brand new defense system called the Antei 2500. I had never heard of this system. I know most of Russia's systems. So I called the CIA. They were not quite sure of it either but they sent an expert over about a month later who was a missile expert for the CIA. He brought in some documents with him. I said, ``Have you ever heard of this new Russian system called the Antei 2500? It is supposed to be fantastic.'' He said, ``Congressman, I know the system.'' He said, ``In fact the Russians have printed documents, marketing brochures,'' and he gave me one. He said, ``This is what they were showing at the Abu Dhabi air show this year.'' I picked it up and looked at it. There were photographs of this new missile defense system that Russia was in fact trying to sell. I found out they were not just trying to sell it to Israel, they were also offering it to Greece.”