Linda Thomas-Greenfield: “I will ensure our programming supports the upcoming December 23, 2018, elections to be free, fair, and credible.”

The president has been clear. The secretary has been clear in his discussions with the Israelis that there has to be a plan to ensure for the safety of civilians in Gaza.

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

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

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