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bobdina
05-26-2010, 09:52 AM
Poland welcomes U.S. troops, Patriot battery

The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday May 26, 2010 9:15:43 EDT

MORAG, Poland — The Polish defense minister has welcomed the arrival of an American Patriot missile battery in Poland. He says the presence of U.S. soldiers and equipment strengthens his country's security and its relationship with the United States.

Defense Minister Bogdan Klich also urged U.S. soldiers to respect Poland's laws and customs during the two-year training mission. He spoke at a welcome ceremony Wednesday at the base in Morag, which is 37 miles from the Russian border.

Earlier Wednesday, Russia's Foreign Ministry criticized the arrival of the Patriot battery, saying "such military activity does not help strengthen our general security, develop a relationship of trust and predictability in the region."

The Russian statement was carried by the ITAR-Tass news agency.

ianstone
05-26-2010, 10:03 AM
Told to be diplomatic before they start work, shows the true sensitive nature of this deployment.