Daniel R. Russel: “I am proud of America's record as an advocate for democracy, and I am proud of the TPP agreement that this…”

I think that this is a classic case of Beijing seeking to exploit the inherent rights and freedoms of maritime user states in UNCLOS, without accepting the limitations and the responsibilities of UNCLOS members.

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…

We deter North Korea through a strong defensive military posture rooted in our alliances with South Korea and Japan.

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