Mattis to North Korea: The use of nukes will be met with an 'effective and overwhelming' response

Mattis to North Korea: The use of nukes will be met with an ‘effective and overwhelming’ response

Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, made a clear statement regarding North Korea’s nuclear missile program on Friday, while continuing his visit in the South Korean capital, Seoul.

Mattis explained in no uncertain terms that the use of nuclear weapons by North Korea against the United States or any of its allies would be met with an “effective and overwhelming” response.

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Daniel Y
Remember when we " accidentally " bombed the Chinese embassy? We need to start doing the same thing to the North Koreans. We should start killing their " diplomats" wherever they have diplomatic relations. Cutting off their tentacles, and distributing their cashflow, would be a good start, without starting a nuclear war.
Chris V
Nice article, Alex. Thanks for the insight. I'm encouraged that SECDEF is communicating a "You've been told." line in the sand, even if it is obvious.
KEV
Time for Japan and South Korea to build there own carriers and build their own forces.U.S can't do all the heavy lifting in the Asian Region and has issues at home with growing insider threats!
peter h
Mattis is stating the obvious. I don't think anyone anywhere is going to get away with using nukes offensively.
IRZhii
wouldn't expect anything less. that being said, holy wow i love it! so nice to see someone with a pair & not afraid to offend. it would be in the best interest of mr kim jong fat to slow his roll. thanks for the article