18 September 2017

News Story: Trump confident U.S. options for DPRK threat "effective and overwhelming"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was confident that U.S. options in addressing threats posed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) were "effective and overwhelming."

Trump made the remarks when giving a speech at Joint Base Andrews near Washington.

He said that the latest DPRK's ballistic missile launch has shown "its utter contempt for its neighbors and for the entire world community."

"After seeing your capabilities and commitment here today, I am more confident than ever that our options in addressing this threat are both effective and overwhelming," said Trump, addressing the U.S. air force which was celebrating its 70th anniversary.

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