The Associated Press: on Homeland Security


Donald Rumsfeld: Missile defense is a moral imperative

Rumsfeld sought to assure US allies and others opposed to President Bush’s plan for a national missile defense that it will be a “threat to no one.” He said building such a defense is a moral imperative as well as a security need. He provided no details on how Bush intends to proceed toward deployment of a nationwide shield against ballistic missile attack. But Rumsfeld made clear that while the allies will be consulted, they should not expect Washington to reverse course.

“No U.S. president can responsibly say that his defense policy is calculated and designed to leave the American people undefended against threats that are known to exist,“ Rumsfeld said. He said Bush would not wait until technology can provide for a perfect defense. He did not mention a timetable. ”It is not so much a technical question as a matter of a president’s constitutional responsibility,“ Rumsfeld said. ”Indeed, it is in many respects ... a moral issue.“

Source: A.P. in New York Times, on Bush Cabinet Feb 3, 2001

George W. Bush: Increase military pay to increase morale

Military readiness has been a consistent drumbeat of his campaign. The proposals Bush was releasing Monday include: Increasing military pay raises by $1 billion -- or about $750 per active-duty service member. Bush also promises to boost targeted re-enlistment bonuses and the pay of specialists such as pilots, computer programmers and engineers.
Source: A.P. article in NY Times on 2000 election Aug 21, 2000

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