And are unlikely to start building them. No fishing fleet. And no one will ever sell them a boat. And forget about their submarines. And I'm sure they can't afford a wet suit and a surfboard either. OK that was sarcasm.

re: the holes in the screening of containers: I'm sure you are aware that congressional Democrats have been lobbying for a continuing resolution that would plug them. Sadly it seems not to be a priority among the Republicans who are in control. I realize that this is a complete distraction from your topic of missile defense, and I apologize for bringing it up. But it does seem pennywise and pound foolish to insist on missile defense while dragging feet on simple and very necessary defenses.