Posted on 10/22/2009 1:41:30 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
(3rd LD) U.S. vows unlimited deterrence against N. Korea
By Sam Kim
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. pledged Thursday to mobilize its warfighting assets to their maximum capacity if needed to defend South Korea against North Korea, which continues to develop its nuclear and missile capabilities.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates "reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to provide extended deterrence for the ROK, using the full range of military capabilities, to include the U.S. nuclear umbrella, conventional strike, and missile capabilities," according to a joint statement with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae-young.
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Ping!
A vow on defense from the Obamao administration? The Obamao doctrine is: Surrender first and then determine who we are fighting.
Brilliant. give a man (who is viewed as a war criminal by many europeans) this post without an european wide election. sad day for democracy.
Brilliant. give a man (who is viewed as a war criminal by many europeans) this post without an european wide election. sad day for democracy.
Ask the Poles.
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