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The point is, once they have a missile that can hit the United States, we are now back in the kind of game we used to wo
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"The point is, once they have a missile that can hit the United States, we are now back in the kind of game we used to worry about with the Soviet Union, only the Soviet Union was more mature about this whole thing than I think the North Koreans will be"

- Lawrence Eagleburger

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This quote by Lawrence Eagleburger is describing the prospective hazard of North Korea having the capability to launch a missile that might reach the United States. Eagleburger is suggesting that the North Koreans may not be as mature as the Soviet Union was when it pertained to the hazard of nuclear weapons. He is indicating that the North Koreans may not be as responsible with their nuclear abilities as the Soviet Union was, which this could lead to a dangerous scenario. Eagleburger is cautioning that if North Korea is able to introduce a missile that can reach the United States, it could lead to a situation comparable to the Cold War, where the 2 countries remained in a continuous state of stress and worry. He is suggesting that the North Koreans may not be as responsible with their nuclear abilities as the Soviet Union was, which this might cause a dangerous situation.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lawrence Eagleburger between August 1, 1930 and June 4, 2011. He/she was a famous Diplomat from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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