Daniel R. Russel: “I think if we want proof that this opprobrium and diplomatic pushback has an effect on the calculus of Beijing's…”

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.

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

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

The tremendous pressure that we have applied through both multilateral and national sanctions has generated serious headwinds for the DPRK regime.