Jim Garamone

In the following viewpoint Jim Garamone contends that America needs a ballistic missile defense system to protect itself from hostile enemies. According to Garamone, several nations have developed or are developing ballistic missiles armed with weapons of mass destruction that could be used to harm the United States. He claims that a missile defense system would protect the nation from these and as-yet unknown threats to national security. Jim Garamone writes for the American Forces Press Service, an information source for the U.S. military.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What attack was the first use of ballistic missiles against the United States, as reported by Garamone?
2. In CIA director George Tenet’s opinion, what nations pose a growing missile threat to the United States?
3. From what country does Iran get...