President Bush's announcement that the United States would withdraw from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Russia and build a national missile defense system was an indication that:

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By withdrawing from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and pursuing a national missile defense system, President Bush was demonstrating a desire for the United States to pursue a more unilateralist course in international affairs. This move signaled a willingness to put US interests first and not be constrained by international agreements or the opinions of other nations.

President Bush's Announcement That the United States Would Withdraw from the Anti-Ballistic