In the intervening period, the Clinton Administration -- which remains adamantly opposed to such a step -- commissioned two studies by defense contractors intended to undercut the case for additional procurement of B-2 bombers.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

The roundtable took place over eight hours on 26 February 1990 and brought together a group of extraordinarily knowledgeable individuals from the government, the private sector, and the press. (A list of participants is attached.) Its purpose was to review with care the implications of the B-2 for U.S. security, particularly those attending any decision not to proceed with its procurement as planned.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Roundtable Discussion On The B-2 Bomber