Reply #4: Looks like Pritchard was way too diplomatic for 'em [View All]

[Rose Siding]

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In a speech titled "A Dictatorship at the Crossroads," Mr. Bolton denounced the North Korean leader, saying, "To give in to his extortionist demands would only encourage him and, perhaps more ominously, other would-be tyrants around the world."

North Korea denounced the speech, called Mr. Bolton "scum" and said he would be barred from taking part in the talks. Meanwhile, some State Department officials complained that the speech had complicated their efforts to revive negotiations.

According to Senator Kyl's letter, Mr. Pritchard recently told a top North Korean envoy at the United Nations that Mr. Bolton's remarks were only "personal" views.