By JOHN T. BENNETT
The leaders of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee (HASC) have very different takes in the wake of a North Korean long-range missile launch.
The Obama administration, in the hours after the launch, condemned Pyongyang’s actions, with National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor issuing a statement late on Dec. 11, labeling it a “highly provocative act.
“This action is yet another example of North Korea’s pattern of irresponsible behavior,” Vietor said. “The United States remains vigilant in the face of North Korean provocations and fully committed to the security of our allies in the region.”
The next day, the leaders of the House Armed Services Committee also weighed in with separate statements that shone a light into their respective worldviews and priorities
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