02/27/2012
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"From the beginning of the Obama administration, we have made clear that there is a path open to the DPRK to achieve the security and international respect it seeks. . . . If North Korea chooses that p..."
"the talks are intended to resolve -- quote -- 'final status issues around Middle East peace.'"
"Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the killings of ten international medical aid workers in Afghanistan show the lengths to which the Taliban will go to advance a twisted ideology."
"Our progress in the months and years ahead will largely depend on the people and the Government of Afghanistan."