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William R. Richardson: “His main objective is to stay in power, more so than detente with the United States.”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
His main objective is to stay in power, more so than detente with the United States.
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William R. Richardson
New Mexico

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Bill Richardson emphasizes Kim Jong-Un's focus on maintaining power over diplomatic relations.

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

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