Bob Corker actually said...

I know you talked about us ensuring that Japan and South Korea and our other allies understand that we are going to be there to protect them...

North Korea's nuclear weapons program, missile program, and proliferation activities pose a threat to the United States national security in...

I cannot imagine why North Korea would ever consider not going down the path they are going because of recent experiences.

I do agree with efforts to point out the human rights issues that are taking place.