Political Quotes

James Clapper: “When he says -- speaks of the fire and fury, this is very reminiscent of the rhetoric that North Korea uses about…”

On the recordAugust 7, 2017
When he says -- speaks of the fire and fury, this is very reminiscent of the rhetoric that North Korea uses about transforming Seoul into a sea of fire.
Said by
James Clapper
District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Clapper comments on President Trump's threatening rhetoric and its implications for South Korea.

Share

More from James Clapper

May 12, 2022

Well, Anderson, that's exactly right. And this is what this whole issue boils down to, is will to fight.

transcripts.cnn.com
Apr 26, 2022

I think this reflects Russian insecurity. And it's almost like, Putin needs a rhetorical security blanket, of making threats, like this.

transcripts.cnn.com
Nov 13, 2022

Given the broad distribution, low cost, and accelerated pace of development of this dual-use technology, its deliberate or unintentional misuse might lead to far-reaching economic and national security implications.

congress.gov
Sep 6, 2022

Well, no, it doesn't. And the fact that none of this makes sense, but most acutely, I think, nuclear-related information.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation