William R. Richardson: “Having direct talks is not a concession. Having direct talks is -- you can deliver a very tough message by having direct…”

Well, success for me would be a commitment by North Korea to dismantle some--some of their weapons, missiles.

His main objective is to stay in power, more so than detente with the United States.

But the sanctions that have, I think, bitten--that bite the most have been the coal, the uranium, the oil sanctions that are imposed now by the U.N.

I commend the President for making the tough decision to bring Brittney back. I commend him for trying very hard to get Whelan back.