The U.S. says it is prepared to defend itself and it's allies against any aggression by North Korea.
North Korea reportedly tried to launch a medium range missile which could have potentially flown as far as Guam or Alaska's Aleutian islands.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, North Korea only keeps making itself further isolated.
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White House Spokesman Josh Earnest says the Obama adminstration is pleased that China wants keep the pressure on their ally, Kim Jong Un.
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