Robert Gates actually said...

I will preserve a position of advantage by maintaining and enhancing the current midcourse defense capability.

In February 2010, Romania agreed to host the land-based SM-3 Southern Europe site planned for deployment in Phase 2 (2015 timeframe).

I have made defending against near-term regional threats a top priority of our missile defense plans, programs, and capabilities.

I think honesty in dealing with them, but a long-term effort, is what's going to be required.