Bill Clinton: “Well, first of all, I don't answer hypothetical questions, especially as they relate to national security, for obvious…”

“Well, first of all, I don't answer hypothetical questions, especially as they relate to national security, for obvious reasons. But the message should be clear. Even as we move into and through the 6th year of defense cuts, we are not reducing our base presence in Japan; we are not reducing our base presence in Korea. We are strengthening our military presence in Asia and in the Pacific, and we reaffirm our security commitments to Japan and to Korea and to all our other allies in this region. And we intend to press to see that the Non-Proliferation Treaty's regime is fully observed, including having the international observers there. That is the position that the United States takes. And I think we have to adhere to it very firmly. Susan [Susan Spencer, CBS News].”