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William R. Richardson: My worry is--and before, I think, you came in I said it is better to negotiate with the foreign ministry types in North…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
My worry is--and before, I think, you came in I said it is better to negotiate with the foreign ministry types in North Korea rather than the intelligence people because they are more flexible.
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William R. Richardson
New Mexico

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Richardson expresses concern about negotiating strategies with North Korea.

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