But since then it has appreciably evolved far beyond its original air defense capabilities to now include a proven anti-missile capability.

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The Obama Administration is not going to build a Death Star and I do not have a problem with that but the Obama Administration is also refusing to fund a second development air-frame for the Boeing anti-ballistic missile laser battle station and that I regard as a serious policy error.

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It stands to reason that, if the political will, streamlined management and necessary resources are brought to bear, the Navy's existing Aegis fleet air defense infrastructure would be able to provide at least some anti-missile protection for the American people -- as well as for their forces and allies overseas -- well before 2005.

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