Originally Posted by AlienQ

Also keep in mind this Missile system was also offered to the Russians!

America was to go in to Russia install them and let the Russians have at it along with some training and maintenance. Sure the systems would be over seen by UN personnel and maintained by American personnel and be manned by Russian personnel. THe system is a zero threat and the ultimate deterrent against Missile based attacks.

Now why did Russia say no to that? Read the news I thought that was pretty crazy info when Bush offered it via Rice and approval of the UN!