04/02/2008
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"I urged relevant North Korean authorities to engage in inter-Korean dialogue to promptly resolve the case and prevent any recurrence of such a tragedy."
"I expressed deep appreciation for the contribution Korea has made to peace and reconstruction in Iraq, Afghanistan and other conflict areas."
"Ours is a vital relationship."
"Removing Saddam Hussein was the right decision at the time, and it's the right decision today."