Posted on 05/06/2003 3:07:21 AM PDT by Lorenb420
OTTAWA -- After years of arguing that he doesn't need to take a stand on a missile shield because the technology doesn't exist, Prime Minister Jean Chretien now says he's willing to take another look at it.
"There has been an evolution in this file over the last six months," Chretien told the Commons yesterday, adding there's a debate in his cabinet and caucus on the issue. The PM said he has been pleased to see that U.S. President George W. Bush's version of the so-called "Star Wars" missile shield is more palatable than that of former U.S. president Ronald Reagan.
"It is not the same anymore. It is much more limited," he said.
"We are looking at what position Canada should take within NORAD and other organizations because they are our neighbours," Chretien said.
His new receptiveness comes only a week after he told the Commons that he's not considering supporting the program because Bush hasn't asked.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.