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October 30, 2017

Pentagon Chief Threatens "Overwhelming" U.S. Attack on North Korea
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Defense Secretary James Mattis said Saturday the threat of a nuclear
attack by North Korea is accelerating, warning the Trump administration
is prepared to launch an all-out assault on the nation of 25 million
people. Mattis was speaking alongside his South Korean counterpart
during a visit to Seoul.

Defense Secretary James Mattis: "Make no mistake: Any attack on the
United States or our allies will be defeated. Any use of nuclear weapons
by the North will be met with a massive military response, effective and
overwhelming."



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