Daniel R. Russel: “Our alliances with the Republic of Korea and with Japan contribute significantly to regional security, stability, and…”

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

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 entirely agree. And I think that as frustrated and unhappy as all of us are at North Korea's ability to continue to develop its missile and its nuclear programs, the scorecard of the administration shows very significant successes in…

The cure for that is not just 'Buy America', it is for America to be in the game in the region diplomatically, economically, and in other respects.