Rob Portman actually said...

the removal from the list in 2008 was closely linked to negotiating limitations on the program and changes in international behavior by the regime, and it never happened.

Context

Portman critiques the failure of North Korea to uphold agreements related to its nuclear program.

07/24/2017

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