Gates: U.S. Not Prepared To Respond To North Korea Missile Launch

From FOX News:

The defense secretary told "FOX News Sunday" that the United States can do nothing to stop North Korea from thumbing its nose at the international community by test-firing a long-range missile.

The United States can do nothing to stop North Korea from breaking international law in the next 10 days by firing a missile that is unlikely to be shot down by the U.S. or its allies, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Sunday.

Appearing on "FOX News Sunday," Gates said North Korea "probably will" fire the missile, prompting host Chris Wallace to ask: "And there's nothing we can do about it?"

"No," Gates answered, adding, "I would say we're not prepared to do anything about it."

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My Comment: Sec. of Defense Gates all but confirms the impression that the U.S. has no political will to stand-up to the North Koreans and their missiles test. This is going to be read with growing concern and worry from many of America's closest allies .... Korea and Japan being two of them.