Washington, Aug 21, 2008 -

Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05), co-chair of the House Missile Defense Caucus and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, commends Poland for signing the agreement to host 10 ground-based interceptor missiles. Lamborn also urged Congress to move forward with funding for the interceptors.

"With the current attack on Georgia’s sovereignty, it is more important than ever that we work closely with our European allies to ensure the integrity of their borders.

“It is unfortunate that the U.S.-Poland missile defense agreement has escalated tensions between Poland and Russia. The interceptor missiles in Poland are strictly defensive. They are meant to defend the United States and her NATO allies, including Russia, against potential missile strikes from rogue nations such as Iran.

“We face new and emerging threats in the 21st century and we must be ever vigilant in protecting the freedom of America and her allies.” –Congressman Doug Lamborn CO-05

Lamborn said he supports Senator John McCain’s call for quick construction of the missile defense system in Poland and will work with his House colleagues to appropriate all necessary funds.

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