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Jack Reed: “North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile efforts are an immediate and grave national security threat, and the U.S.…”

On the recordNovember 29, 2017
North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile efforts are an immediate and grave national security threat, and the U.S. continues to grapple with the fact that there are no quick and certain options.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Highlighting the serious threat posed by North Korea's weapons programs.

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