These consequences would be even more serious than the possible destabilizing effect of the introduction of strategic missile defence systems. We do not want to be drawn into a new arms race - we would like to prevent such a scenario.
这些后果甚至会比采用战略导弹防御系统可能产生的破坏性影响还要严重，我们不想卷入一场新的军备竞赛――我们愿意避免这种局面。