White House: ‘U.S. Support For South Korea’s Defense Is Unequivocal’ The White House declared its support for South Korea’s handling of the sinking of the South Korean warship the Cheonan. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said in a statement: “U.S. support for South Korea’s defense is unequivocal, and the President has directed his military commanders to coordinate closely with their Republic of Korea counterparts to ensure readiness and to deter future aggression.”
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