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Michael G. Mullen: I have confidence that if North Korea launched a long-range missile in the direction of the United States that we would…

On the recordMarch 17, 2009
I have confidence that if North Korea launched a long-range missile in the direction of the United States that we would have a high probability of being able to defend ourselves against it.
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Michael G. Mullen

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Discussing the U.S. missile defense capabilities against North Korea.

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