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Barack Obama: The released of Bae and Miller did not signal a thaw in U.S. and North Korean relations, saying that could only happen…

On the recordNovember 9, 2014
The released of Bae and Miller did not signal a thaw in U.S. and North Korean relations, saying that could only happen if North Korea abandoned its nuclear weapon programs.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama clarifies that the release of prisoners does not indicate improved relations with North Korea unless they abandon their nuclear ambitions.

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