Tuesday, September 22, 2009

McCain: Nixing of Missile Shield 'Victory' for Putin

Sen. John McCain has called the Obama administration's cancellation of a planned missile shield in Eastern Europe a "victory" for Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

The administration's "decision calls into question the security and diplomatic commitments the United States has made to Poland and the Czech Republic and has the potential to undermine the perceived American leadership in Eastern Europe," McCain said in a statement.

"Given the serious and growing threats posed by Iran's missile and nuclear programs, now is the time when we should look to strengthen our defenses, and those of our allies."

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