Is That A Rocket In Your Pocket?

Rice is warning NKorea. Don't test that ICBM.

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned on Monday that North Korea's test-firing of a long-range ballistic missile would be a provocation. Rice also said the missile test would abrogate Pyongyang's missile moratorium in 1999 and a renewed pledge in 2002.

“It would be a very serious matter and indeed a provocative act should North Korea decide to launch that missile. We will obviously consult on next steps, but I can assure everyone that it will be taken with utmost seriousness." Rice said. Rice added the possible test launch would clearly be saber-rattling, showing that North Korea is determined to deepen its isolation and not take a path of compromise.

This probably will be as effective a deterrent as telling a 3 year old to stay out of the cookie jar.

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