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New US Pacific Commander Concerned About North Korea, China

Admiral Robert Willard says the US and other nations must continue to deal with North Korea's 'unpredictability,' and work through military deterrence and diplomatic pressure ...full story at Voice of America

from Voice of America on Wed, Oct 21 2009

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