03/10/2010
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"I am concerned with reduced DOD-wide readiness and force availability, coupled with the tyranny of distance in the Pacific."
"Trade with China is critical to North Korea, and comprises more than 70 percent of the North Korean economy."
"North Korea continues to invest in their nuclear infrastructure and can conduct additional nuclear tests at any time."
"As a commander, protection of U.S. personnel is always a priority."