Joseph Yun: “Key words from the administration now seem to be 'process' and 'progress,' a big change from the 'all in one' or 'big…”

To reach a clear outcome on denuclearization, there should be a corresponding clarity on security assurances.

I would say that it was very much in United States' interest to preserve section 177, and we did that in the agreement.

We will not give China an opening to gain influence or strategic advantage in this area.

The Compacts are at the core of the U.S. commitment to advancing a Pacific that is free and open.