Monday, March 10, 2008

Bush and Polish PM hail progress on missile shield deal

With few exceptions Poland has proven to be a bold and unwavering ally in a strategic part of the world. Money well spent.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Monday he had agreed the United States would help modernize the Polish military as part of a U.S. plan to base components of a global missile defense shield in Poland.

Bush's announcement, after White House talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, appeared to mark a major step toward meeting Poland's demand that Washington boost military aid in exchange for allowing the basing of 10 missile interceptors in Poland.

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