Daniel R. Russel: “First and foremost, human rights is central to our foreign policy and central to our Vietnam policy.”

The tremendous pressure that we have applied through both multilateral and national sanctions has generated serious headwinds for the DPRK regime.

I categorically reject the assumptions that underlie your question, Congressman.

Our relationships with our partners is not one of force; it is one of cooperation and one of persuasion.

The President was able to point out that the United States will not compromise with our security or with the security of our allies.