Adm. Samuel Locklear's assurance that the U.S. military can intercept any missile comes amid growing concern that North Korea is about to test another one.WASHINGTON — The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific reassured Congress on Tuesday that the U.S. military could intercept any missile launched by North Korea and aimed at America's territory or its East Asian allies.
U.s. Can Thwart North Korea, Admiral Tells Senators
By Paul Richter and Jung-yoon Choi, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times
Tue, 04/09/2013 - 5:40pm
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