31.   Another way hawk engagement differs from more traditional approaches to North Korea is by being compatible with missile defense.

32.   Another reason why a breakthrough does not seem near is that Russian officials know missile defense is a campaign issue.

33.   Any prospect of a missile defense is not, however, just a two-way deal with the Russians.

34.   Apart from his exhortations on missile defense, Bush struck two useful themes in introducing his candidate.

35.   Arguing that we need missile defense to assure we can take the battle to the nuclear-armed bad guys opens up two ticklish lines of discussion.

36.   Another proponent of the missile defense, Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said he regretted that Sha interpreted the system as a threat to China.

37.   Any country that builds missile defenses can eventually seize a nuclear advantage by protecting its own territory while threatening any adversary with offensive weapons fired from behind a shield.

38.   As Clinton belatedly dumps his resistance to missile defense, we can usefully explore with NATO and Russia ways to stop incoming terrorist missiles.

39.   Are you telling us that you would advise President Clinton not to proceed in the decision that awaits him on missile defense?

40.   As Clinton arrived there Tuesday for a weeklong trip in Europe, the two big issues were again trade disputes and missile defense.