Daniel R. Russel: “We seek to ensure that the relationship is not defined by strategic rivalry, but by fair and healthy competition.”

We have no better allies or partners than Japan and the Republic of Korea.

The President was able to point out that the United States will not compromise with our security or with the security of our allies.

We have united the world so that North Korea is denied regular access to the international system.

Our strategy is based on deterrence, on diplomacy, and on pressure.