Daniel R. Russel: “the United States' best days are behind us; and that is simply not true.”

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

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

Please let me assure you that human rights is a central tenet of our approach to Vietnam.

I categorically reject the assumptions that underlie your question, Congressman.