From Yahoo News/Reuters:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States military is prepared for the possibility that North Korea may attempt to launch a missile toward Hawaii, President Barack Obama said in remarks released on Sunday.
"This administration -- and our military -- is fully prepared for any contingencies," Obama said in an interview with CBS television when asked about reported North Korean intentions to fire a missile toward Hawaii on or about July 4.
Pressed on whether his comments were a warning of a military response, Obama said no.
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My Comment: In the past, if anyone takes a shot at you .... it is war. In today's world, if someone takes a shot at you .... it is a matter of us being prepared for any contingencies.
Update: Planned N. Korea launch unnerves Hawaii residents -- My Way News