03/01/2011
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"We have always considered that a totally separate issue from our efforts to reengage the North Koreans and have them return to the six-party talks and work toward a commitment for the full, verifiable..."
"I want to thank President Bill Clinton for taking on such an arduous mission, and Vice President Al Gore for his tireless efforts to bring Laura and Euna home."
"We are engaged in all possible ways through every possible channel to secure their release. And we once again urge North Korea to grant their immediate release on humanitarian grounds."
"The two journalists and their families have expressed great remorse for this incident and I think everyone is very sorry that it happened."