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Honolulu - U.S. Defense Secretary Orders Missile Interceptors to Hawaii

Published on:   Jun 18, 2009 at 02:15 PM
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Honolulu - Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he has ordered the U.S. military to take defensive measures should North Korea attempt to fire a ballistic missile toward Hawaii.

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“I think we are in a good position, should it become necessary, to protect American territory,” Gates told reporters at the Pentagon today.

Gates said he has directed the deployment of missile interceptors to Hawaii and the positioning of a radar system near the islands.


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 Jun 18, 2009 at 03:02 PM BLACKIRISHBLONDE Says:

He thinks!!!!!!! He thinks!!!!!!!!! That doesn't make me feel very safe!!!!!!!!!!

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 Jun 18, 2009 at 04:28 PM The Truth Says:

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BLACKIRISHBLONDE Says:

He thinks!!!!!!! He thinks!!!!!!!!! That doesn't make me feel very safe!!!!!!!!!!

He thinks... and G-d laughs!

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 Jun 18, 2009 at 04:47 PM Anonymous Says:

question the point in targeting hawaii ? why would they fire on hawaii ?

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 Jun 18, 2009 at 04:49 PM Anonymous Says:

Pearl Harbor all over again. FDR knew. He knew.

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 Jun 18, 2009 at 05:34 PM The End Says:

That's it, I'm leaving America and moving to Monsey.

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 Jun 18, 2009 at 08:22 PM Anonymous Says:

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The End Says:

That's it, I'm leaving America and moving to Monsey.

But that's still in the 5 boros

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 Jun 18, 2009 at 08:18 PM Elections Have Consequences Says:

Why would he shoot another missle. Obama is president and everything should be wonderful.

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 Jun 19, 2009 at 01:08 AM Anonymous Says:

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Anonymous Says:

question the point in targeting hawaii ? why would they fire on hawaii ?

Strategic location, look at Pearl Harbor and for the simple reason it's American soil that's in range. Of course if the chatter is saying HI, it might be a good idea for AK to be ready.

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 Jun 22, 2009 at 12:33 PM awacs Says:

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Anonymous Says:

question the point in targeting hawaii ? why would they fire on hawaii ?

Because it's closer than New York?

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