Bush agrees U.S. will help modernize Polish military

WASHINGTON-President George W. Bush said on Monday he had agreed the United States would help modernize the Polish military as part of a U.S. plan to base components of a global missile defense shield in Poland.Bush made the announcement after White House talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk,(picture left) whose government had demanded that Washington boost its military assistance in exchange for allowing the basing of 10 missile interceptors in Poland."The United States recognizes the need for Polish forces to be modernized,"Bush told reporters.He said"before my watch is over"-he leaves office in January 2009-U.S. experts will have assessed those needs.

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