James B. Steinberg: “the clear message was that a democratic, inclusive transition had to take place.”

the fact that sanctions were not imposed doesn't mean that the Act in its deterrent value didn't have an effect.

We think it has been an enormously helpful tool, and it has had enormous impact in helping us to galvanize the international community to take steps to put additional pressure on Iran.

Our challenge now is to work with China to turn that commitment into effective implementation of the UNSC resolutions.

Our partners share our view that North Korea's nuclear and missile threat is a challenge to the international order.