Senator Lindsey Graham (NC) said that the United States is «losing time» when talking about North Korea, and called the war «increasingly likely».
«We are close to military conflict because North Korea towards, to use technology that will allow nuclear missiles to reach America. We’re running out of time», — said yesterday, on Sunday, Graham on CBS.
«The policy of the administration trump is in denial of the fact that Pyongyang is able to launch a nuclear strike. But every testing – aboveground, underground, meant that the possibility of war with North Korea is growing every day.»
Recall that just a few days ago North Korea stated that it successfully launched a new type of Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which, according to the authorities capable of reaching the United States.
«I think the President, as commander in chief, have the opportunity to launch a preemptive strike to protect our country, but the discussion about it should happen between us,» added the Senator.
He also criticized the policy of China to contain the regime in Pyongyang, calling it ineffective.
According to Graham, the Pentagon should stop to send to South Korea for the families of American soldiers. «Send for spouses and children in South Korea – it’s crazy, given the provocations from North Korea. I think it’s time to begin the withdrawal of the relatives of the Americans from the Peninsula,» said Graham.
