John Bolton Rules Out Pre-Emptive Strike On North Korea

A candidate for a future Secretary of State under the Donald Trump administration says that there is “zero” chance of a pre-emptive US strike on North Korea:

John Bolton, considered a top candidate for secretary of state under the incoming administration of Donald Trump, said Wednesday the U.S. won’t launch a preemptive strike against North Korea, according to a South Korean lawmaker.

Bolton, who served as a top nonproliferation official under George W. Bush and is known for hawkish views on North Korea and other security threats, made the remark when he met with a group of South Korean lawmakers, according to Rep. Na Kyung-won of the ruling Saenuri Party.

Bolton even said there is “zero” chance of a U.S. preemptive attack on the North, according to Na.

“He said he’s well aware of how much price South Korea should pay in that case,” the lawmaker said. “He said the North Korean nuclear issue is being considered a top issue of concern due to the North’s nuclear tests and missile launches.”  [Yonhap]

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JoeC
JoeC
7 years ago

Oh, good. That’s a relief. 🙄

setnaffa
setnaffa
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7 years ago

Considering the way the press made Trump look like a warmonger, this message was probably needed…

Denny
Denny
7 years ago

Mitt Romney emerges as top SOS candidate, meeting with Trump this weekend

http://www.npr.org/2016/11/19/502569638/once-trumps-loudest-gop-critic-mitt-romney-set-to-meet-president-elect

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