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Headline Roundup March 17th, 2017

All Options Open with North Korea

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A U.S. policy of strategic patience with North Korea has ended, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said in South Korea on Friday, adding that military action would be “on the table” if North Korea elevated the threat level.

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Tillerson Says 'All Of The Options Are On The Table' In Dealing With North Korea
Tillerson Says 'All Of The Options Are On The Table' In Dealing With North Korea

NPR (Online News)

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. doesn't want to take military action against North Korea, but "all of the options are on the table" if a serious threat arises. Tillerson made his frank remarks in a visit to South Korea on Friday, a day after saying diplomatic efforts "have failed" to persuade North Korea to abandon its nuclear program.

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Tillerson: US Military Force Against North Korea 'On the Table'
Tillerson: US Military Force Against North Korea 'On the Table'

Townhall

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the “policy of strategic patience” is over regarding North Korea’s pursuit of missile and nuclear weapons. As a result, U.S. military force is one option that’s on the table for dealing with the rogue nation.

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Rex Tillerson: When It Comes To North Korea, All Options Are On The Table
Rex Tillerson: When It Comes To North Korea, All Options Are On The Table

HuffPost

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A U.S. policy of strategic patience with North Korea has ended, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said in South Korea on Friday, adding that military action would be “on the table” if North Korea elevated the threat level.

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