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Some Democrats urge delay in building a U.S. missile system in Eastern Europe
While Republicans in Congress intend to push for an immediate start of construction, some Democrats say that the system has not been adequately tested.
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Flopping Aces — ... At the very same moment when our European partners and NATO allies are signaling full speed ahead on closer cooperation with the U.S. Democrats in Congress are signaling the opposite. Democrats have long opposed defense against ballistic missiles ever since President Reagan ...

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