Brent Scowcroft Supports Obama's Missile Defense Decision

Fmr National Security Adviser Backs Administration Position on Europe Missile
Defense Shield

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Brent Scowcroft, Chairman of
the Atlantic Council International Advisory Board and former National Security
Adviser to Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush, today supported the
Administration's decision to pursue alternative technologies and architecture
for the planned missile defense shield in Eastern Europe. Gen Scowcroft
released the following statement through the Atlantic Council:

"I strongly approve of President Obama's decision regarding missile defense
deployments in Europe. I believe it advances U.S. national security interests,
supports our allies, and better meets the threats we face."

On October 7, the Atlantic Council will host a conference on the Next Steps
for Missile Defense in Europe featuring the Honorable Ellen Tauscher, Under
Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, and
Representative Michael Turner (R-OH), Ranking Member, House Armed Services
Strategic Forces Subcommittee.

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SOURCE Atlantic Council

Peter Cassata of Atlantic Council, press@acus.org, +1-202-778-4991