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North Korea's nukes call for concerted action, not loose talk

The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, Sept. 6:

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Seeking to capitalize on a chorus of condemnation of North Korea's latest nuclear test, the Trump administration rightly has been trying to rally international support for additional sanctions, while moving to reassure South Korea of U.S. support for its security.

Unfortunately, President Trump continues to make the work of his diplomats and military strategists harder with bellicose rhetoric, insults to U.S. allies and threats that he almost certainly can't deliver on.

On Sunday, North Korea

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