I just read the statement made by Nancy Pelosi on yesterday's meeting between President Trump and Kim Jung Un. Here's the first paragraph:
Nuclear nonproliferation is a pillar of America’s national security. We respect any serious and real diplomatic efforts to achieve that goal on the Korean peninsula. Apparently, the President just handed Kim Jong-un concessions in exchange for vague promises that do not approach a clear and comprehensive pathway to denuclearization and non-proliferation.
Sometimes, I find it hard to believe that the Democrats keep Pelosi as their leader in the House. She says that the President "apparently" made concessions? What concessions; she doesn't say. The joint statement says nothing about concessions. Was Pelosi briefed in the short time between the end of the meetings and the issuance of her statement? I doubt it. She's just prattling on with her pre-prepared talking points.
And while we're at it, what vague promises from North Korea is she talking about. We have commitments and agreement to continue to talk. Those aren't vague promises; they are just the first steps down the road to actual clear and enforceable promises.
It would be fun to see Pelosi interviewed by someone who would ask her what concessions and what promises she is talking about. Actually, it might be more cruel than funny.
NOTE: After leaving the meeting, President Trump "froze" further major exercises held by the US armed forces and those of the South Korean nation. That's hardly a "concession". These exercises are not scheduled to be repeated for another eleven months. Training by the US and Korean forces will continue in the interim. Trump didn't give anything up.
Nuclear nonproliferation is a pillar of America’s national security. We respect any serious and real diplomatic efforts to achieve that goal on the Korean peninsula. Apparently, the President just handed Kim Jong-un concessions in exchange for vague promises that do not approach a clear and comprehensive pathway to denuclearization and non-proliferation.
Sometimes, I find it hard to believe that the Democrats keep Pelosi as their leader in the House. She says that the President "apparently" made concessions? What concessions; she doesn't say. The joint statement says nothing about concessions. Was Pelosi briefed in the short time between the end of the meetings and the issuance of her statement? I doubt it. She's just prattling on with her pre-prepared talking points.
And while we're at it, what vague promises from North Korea is she talking about. We have commitments and agreement to continue to talk. Those aren't vague promises; they are just the first steps down the road to actual clear and enforceable promises.
It would be fun to see Pelosi interviewed by someone who would ask her what concessions and what promises she is talking about. Actually, it might be more cruel than funny.
NOTE: After leaving the meeting, President Trump "froze" further major exercises held by the US armed forces and those of the South Korean nation. That's hardly a "concession". These exercises are not scheduled to be repeated for another eleven months. Training by the US and Korean forces will continue in the interim. Trump didn't give anything up.
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