| Series Title | Financial Times |
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| Series Details | 1.5.01, p1 |
| Publication Date | 01/05/2001 |
| Content Type | News |
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US President George W. Bush telephoned European leaders prior to a speech given on 1 May 2001, announcing that Washington is willing to spend whatever is necessary to build its controversial missile defence shield. The word 'national' has been dropped from 'missile defence' as an indication that new defences would include allies. |
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| Subject Categories | Security and Defence |
| Countries / Regions | United States |
