Daniel R. Russel: “Together, we seek to create a 'new model of relations' built on practical cooperation and constructive management of…”

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

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

We continue to make clear to the North that we are ready at any time to engage in credible negotiations on denuclearization.

It is clear that no amount of dredging or construction will alter or enhance the legal strength of a nation's territorial claims.