On the recordJune 16, 2010
Under the last administration, as well as under this one, it has been U.S. policy not to build a missile defense that would render useless Russia's nuclear capabilities.
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congress.govRobert Gates: “Under the last administration, as well as under this one, it has been U.S. policy not to build a missile defense that…”
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Gates emphasizes U.S. missile defense policy aims to avoid destabilizing Russia's nuclear capabilities.
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