US Admiral Seeks to Reassure Asia Pacific Allies

 US Admiral Seeks to Reassure Asia Pacific Allies

 

A top U.S. military officer says the resolve to maintain peace and security in the Asia Pacific region will not change under the new U.S. administration. Admiral Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific

 Command sought to reassure U.S. allies that the Asia-Pacific region is vital to the prosperity and security of the United States. “America never has a lame duck commander-in-chief,” Harris said, indicating that

 U.S. President Barack Obama will remain engaged in the region until his term...