Daniel R. Russel: “I believe that TPP does not come at the expense of human rights.”

The short answer, Senator Markey, is yes. We are concerned lest there be an escalatory cycle on the Korean Peninsula.

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

We continue to make clear to the North that we are ready at any time to engage in credible negotiations on denuclearization.

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.