Gates Orders Measures to Protect Hawaii From North Korea Missile
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By Viola Gienger
June 18 (Bloomberg) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he has ordered the U.S. military to take defensive measures should North Korea attempt to fire a ballistic missile toward Hawaii.
“I think we are in a good position, should it become necessary, to protect American territory,” Gates told reporters at the Pentagon today.
-0- Jun/18/2009 18:22 GMT
Last Updated: June 18, 2009 14:22 EDT
Share | Email | Print | A A A
By Viola Gienger
June 18 (Bloomberg) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he has ordered the U.S. military to take defensive measures should North Korea attempt to fire a ballistic missile toward Hawaii.
“I think we are in a good position, should it become necessary, to protect American territory,” Gates told reporters at the Pentagon today.
-0- Jun/18/2009 18:22 GMT
Last Updated: June 18, 2009 14:22 EDT
