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Obama comments on N Korea 'test' Obama 'prepared' for N Korea test
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President Barack Obama says the US is "fully prepared" for a possible missile test by North Korea over the Pacific.President Barack Obama says the US is "fully prepared" for a possible missile test by North Korea over the Pacific.
His comments, in an interview with CBS television, come in response to reports that Pyongyang was considering launching a missile towards Hawaii.His comments, in an interview with CBS television, come in response to reports that Pyongyang was considering launching a missile towards Hawaii.
Last month the North conducted an underground nuclear test - its second-ever - and test-fired a number of short-range missiles.Last month the North conducted an underground nuclear test - its second-ever - and test-fired a number of short-range missiles.
The United Nations Security Council extended sanctions in response.The United Nations Security Council extended sanctions in response.
"This administration - and our military - is fully prepared for any contingencies," Mr Obama said in an interview to be aired by CBS on Monday."This administration - and our military - is fully prepared for any contingencies," Mr Obama said in an interview to be aired by CBS on Monday.
Asked if Washington was warning of a military response, Mr Obama said no.Asked if Washington was warning of a military response, Mr Obama said no.
He added: "I don't want to speculate on hypotheticals. But I do want to give assurances to the American people that the T's are crossed and the I's are dotted."He added: "I don't want to speculate on hypotheticals. But I do want to give assurances to the American people that the T's are crossed and the I's are dotted."
North Korea's nuclear ambitions have long been the focus of international concern.North Korea's nuclear ambitions have long been the focus of international concern.
China and Russia - the country's traditional allies - approved the new sanctions earlier this month, and called for North Korea to return to the international talks. China and Russia - the country's traditional allies - approved the new sanctions earlier this month, and called for North Korea to return to international talks on its nuclear programme.