Talking Points for possible July 4 North Korea Missile Tests

SUMMARY

Talking points articulating a tough and smart approach to North Korea’s missile program and this belligerent missile test.

North Korea is preparing to test launch a missile on the 4th of July, reportedly in the direction of Hawaii. A military strike could easily lead to a full-scale war on the Korean Peninsula. Conservative commentators and political leaders already have signaled their intention to accuse the President and progressive members of Congress of weakness in response to North Korean provocation. Included in this memo are talking points articulating the tough and smart approach President Obama has taken in response to North Korea’s missile program and this belligerent missile test.

To read these Talking Points, open the attached PDF