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RUMSFELD: U.S., NATO Gird For 21st Century Threats
Wednesday, September 25, 2002
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

"As we've learned on Sept. 11, the world has changed ... in ominous ways. Terrorist networks, terrorist states and weapons of mass destruction come together in a way that can cause unprecedented destruction to our cities, our people, and our way of life.”

WARSAW, Poland -- AFIS
The United States and NATO will be prepared to face the 21st century threats of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, U.S. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said here today.

Rumsfeld, along with NATO Secretary-General George Robertson, held a news conference to cap off his four-day visit here. He'd been in the capital city to attend informal NATO defense ministers' meetings.

Both leaders stressed that the global security environment has greatly changed since the end of the Cold War and the United States and NATO must prepare to deal with new, 21st century threats.
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