Linda Thomas-Greenfield: “If confirmed, I know we will maintain open lines of communication to ensure we work together as efficiently and…”

The UN Security Council to press Russia to support.

We have held the doors open for meaningful diplomacy and we remain open to dialogue, real productive dialogue without preconditions.

Basic humanitarian assistance should never be held hostage to political disagreements.

We are prepared to have an open dialogue with the North Koreans without preconditions. We want to pursue diplomacy.