James B. Steinberg: “But North Korea greeted the open hand of the new administration with preparations to launch a ballistic missile.”

we will support and encourage governments that meet the basic tests of tolerance, inclusiveness and openness.

I feel very confident that the voices in the streets in Tahrir Square are not voices that are--voices that are looking to al-Qaeda as their salvation.

the clear message was that a democratic, inclusive transition had to take place.

Our partners share our view that North Korea's nuclear and missile threat is a challenge to the international order.