I just think that right now it's a pretty negative influence.

I think he's making some progress.

I know that the President put forth a very broad policy towards Cuba in May of this year.

I was delighted when Ranking Member Biden mentioned that, when he saw Lech Walesa...

We have had circumstances in which there have been major changes in the world.

One of the issues that is really quite paramount in Alaskans' mind is the situation over in North Korea.

I would urge you to see if we can't revitalize that.

I think it is an opportunity for us, and it's something that needs to be cultivated in order to work to our advantage.

I'm heartened to hear, from the media reports, that North Korea appears willing to restart the six-party talks.

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