"As long as the threat from Iran persists, we will go forward with a missile defence system that is cost-effective and proven," he told a crowd of about 20,000 gathered in Hradcany Square, next to Prague Castle.
"Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile activity poses a real threat, not just to the United States, but to Iran's neighbours and our allies."
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The story focuses upon the dark side of Obama's speech about nuclear disarmament. Obama repeated propaganda about Iran and advocated for the ill conceived missile defense system. The backstepping statement of the White House adviser is also cautionary.
Missile defense is a boondoggle that will not work against any sophisticated offense, and is not even designed against cruise missiles, let alone suitcase bombs on boats. Placement in Czechoslovakia and Poland is a punch in the face for peaceful relations with Russia, and so counter to reducing nukes.
The crowd enthusiastically cheered the more idealistic parts of Mr Obama’s speech but was relatively subdued when he spoke about his backing for missile defence. More »
Obama makes the standard anti-Iranian propaganda line, that the missile defence shield is needed to protect against Iranian nuclear-armed ICBMs.
Astonishing claptrap to be coming from Obama's mouth. There is no evidence Iran seeks nuclear weapons and no evidence a covert nuclear weapons development program exists in Iran. More right-wing Israeli fantasies, crossed with standard armaments manufacturers scare-tactics against ignorant and gullible Americans.
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