George Bush actually said...

I have concluded the ABM Treaty hinders our Government's ability to develop ways to protect our people from future terrorist or rogue state missile attacks.

Context

Remarks Announcing the United States Withdrawal From the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty

12/12/2001

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