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 BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - No matter how much Russia hates it, the U.S. now has a clear track to build its long-range missile defense system in Europe.
The crucial go-ahead came Thursday from the Czech Republic, where a vital radar site would be located.
NATO leaders added their unanimous backing for the idea at a European summit, all but sealing the controversial deal just before President Bush's weekend meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin has harshly criticized the proposed system, portraying it as a threat to Russia, virtually on its doorstep.
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