10/06/2021
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"The 2006 QDR stated the Department plans to develop a new land base penetrating long-range strike capability that would be fielded by 2018."
"it appears that President Obama has no intention to continue with plans to field a third ballistic missile defense site in Eastern Europe."
"He reached these decisions after consultations with the President, and with the military and civilian leadership of the Department of Defense."
"Secretary Gates' most recent budget decisions were informed policy decisions."