the denuclearization of the korean peninsula is the administration's goal here. that's what we're going after. i think the secretary and others have made clear that we it's our prechbs to resolve this issue peacefully, to denuclearize the korean peninsula in a peaceful manner. that said it seems that kim jong-un and the north korean regime are quite dedicated to developing these weapons and have not so far demonstrated any you know, they have not demonstrated any inclination to join us for negotiations on the dismantlement and abandonment of the nuclear weapons. >> what the administration is saying then is that you believe in a negotiated settlement of this issue of the development of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles by north korea. but thus far, the administration has been unwilling to actually negotiate with north korea. >> that's why we haven't had a partner, sorry to interrupt. that's why we haven't had a partner with whom we could negotiate. and we have had -- >> have you asked for negotiations with the north koreans? >> we have asked -

korean peninsula. china has always insisting the denuclearization of korean peninsula, maintaining peace and stabilityon the peninsula and seeking solution through dialogue and consultation. china has always been firmly opposed to chaos and conflict on

a denuclearize to korean peninsula. a eight d nuclear rise to -- denuclearized korean peninsula. we will try to persuade them as to the urgency that we see. with respect to china, our experience has been -- and i have said this to others -- it has been uneven. china has taken significant action. and then, i think for a lot of different reasons, they have paused and did not take additional action. in our view, there are a lot of explanations as to why those we remainurred, but very closely engaged with china in our dialogues, face-to-face, but also on the telephone. we speak frequently with them about the situation in north korea. there is a clear understanding between the two of us regarding our intent. the sanctions action that was taken here in the last week to 10 days, certainly got their attention in terms of their understanding our resolve to bring more pressure to bear on north korea by directly going after the entities doing business with north korea, our work -- irregardless of where it ate our -- of where they are doing action. our engagement is unchanged with china and

contribute to fostering peace on the korean peninsula and would help to pave the way to a resumption of dialogue with the overarching goal of achieving denuclearization of the korean peninsula. president, the threat -- or the actual use of nuclear weapons constitutes a crime against humanity and a major violation of international law, including international humanitarian law as a of the charter of the united nations. the sole guarantee against the use or threatened use of these weapons is the express prohibition and elimination. whilst we sit here in this room contending with the conduct of nuclear weapons liberation, the wider united nations is racing against the clock to adopt -- this coming friday, we hope -- a treaty to ban nuclear weapons. regrettably, neither north korea nor the nuclear powers are participating in those negotiations. the aim is to achieve a more secure and safer world, a world free of the effects of these weapons. this must be seen as the goal and responsibility of all those gathered here today to guarantee the security and survival of humanity. north korea's ongoing defiance and inability to find a peaceful solution to the sit

we remain fully committed to the jimmy butler rescission of the korean peninsula. -- denuclearization of the korean peninsula. we reiterate our solidarity with the people living under the dprk ' fetching behavior. to again call on the dprk reengage in meaningful dialogue with the international community. in the meantime, sweden will stand united with council members in condemning any action that jeopardizes international peace and security. i thank you, mr. president. ank the representative from sweden for his statement and i now give the floor to the representative from egypt. >> mr. president, at the outset yankld like to thank mr. her for hi technical and used jenker for his breathing we stress once again that the situation on the korean peninsula continues to be one of the main challenges of the nonproliferation regime. grave concern at the continued escalation and tension on the korean peninsula. nuclearult of the dprk program, which represents one of the main sources of threats to international peace and security . the dprknce again on to comply fully with all its commitments ac

korea, but i would also hasten to add russia's official policy is the same as ours, a denuclearized korean peninsula. and so, i think here again, there is a difference in terms of you around tactics, and so we will continue to work with them to see if we cannot persuade them as to the urgency that we see. i think with respect to china, what our experience with china has been, and i have said this to others, it has been a bit uneven. china has taken significant action, and then i think for a lot of different reasons, they paused and did not take additional action. they have taken some steps, and then they paused. in our own view, there are a lot of explanations for why those pauses occur, that we remain -- but we remain very closely engaged with china, both through our dialogues that have occurred face to face, but also on the telephone. we speak very frequently with them about the situation in north korea. so there is a clear understanding between the two of us of our intent, and i think the sanctions action that was taken here just in the last week to 10 days certainly got their attention in terms

korea, but i would also hasten to add russia's official policy is the same as ours, a denuclearized korean peninsula. and so, i think here again, there is a difference in terms of you around tactics, and so we will continue to work with them to see if we cannot persuade them as to the urgency that we see. i think with respect to china, what our experience with china has been, and i have said this to others, it has been a bit uneven. china has taken significant action, and then i think for a lot of different reasons, they paused and did not take additional action. they have taken some steps, and then they paused. in our own view, there are a lot of explanations for why those pauses occur, that we remain -- but we remain very closely engaged with china, both through our dialogues that have occurred face to face, but also on the telephone. we speak very frequently with them about the situation in north korea. so there is a clear understanding between the two of us of our intent, and i think the sanctions action that was taken here just in the last week to 10 days certainly got their attention in terms

official statement on the call, said that the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a denuclearized korean peninsula warm relationship between the two presidents has chilled as north korea continues its push for nuclear weapons. yesterday, russian president vladamir putin hosted president xi in moscow. putin is set to meet with president trump for the first time friday. still ea will address russian meddling in the u.s. election or continued sanctions on russia. yesterday, the kremlin said its patience with the u.s. is running out. >> people in new jersey got a chance to enjoy the fourth of jaw lie holiday on reopened state beaches and parks. governor chris christy and democratic law makers reached a late night budget deal yesterday. and the agreement comes a day after christy was spot tloungin with his family on an empty state beach he ordered closed while residents gravitated to other beaches. the governor at his official summer residence. that did not stop a wave of criticism up and down the jersey shore. >> bill is long overdue, reforeign minister that will have lasting impact on new jersey resi

the accelerated reunification that we are genuinely focused on the denuclearization of the korean peninsula. we've done our part there are no nuclear weapons, and it's now up to north korea to come to the table and hopefully encouraged by the sanctions and by other incentives. >> my question goes to what is the conversation between the trump administration and the chinese government. what are you saying to the chinese government about the intention of the united states to tighten in a vice like grip sanctions on those companies that are cooperating with the north korean government including the ten companies that include in this legislation towards the goal of moving to direct negotiations. so what is that conversation, that is what we are trying to elicit because otherwise when there's a 37% increase in trade with north korea and china and a 10 billion-dollar a year economy as they cooperate with the united states, right now they are not feeling any pressure. it's just business as usual coasting towards that moment where they have a nuclear weapons program that is successful in being able

of denuclearization and peace and stability on the korean peninsula. we cannot afford to wait for too long without dialogue taking place to see the situation having the possibility of worsening, worsening still. >> now one of the reasons it's pushing for dialogue and not economic sanctions is the last thing china wants, max, as we often talk about is a destabilized north korea. not only tens of millions of people potentially coming across the border into china, but also a reunified korea, which could include a biggest u.s. footprint right on china's doorstep. china is sticking to that line. whether now we know it's an icbm, the picture changes, the equation change, and china becomes more assertive and is prepared to push further. we'll wait and see. hopefully we'll get a steer from the ministry of foreign affairs in beijing in about 30 or 40 minutes from now. >> andrew in hong kong, kaori in tokyo, paula in seoul. thank you very much indeed. we're going to go now to nick rob nick robertston. as world leaders gather in germany. nick, do you think we're

all the countries need to be committed to the unwavering goal of achieving that denuclearization on the korean peninsula yes indeed. cast has that nuclear warheads yes indeed has tested launch vehicles including the latest one which could be described as an i.c.b.m. however so long as all these countries china the united states russia and others remain committed to achieving the ultimate goal i don't think the d.p. r. k. can get away with this situation on the other hand i think arrangement also could be made so that d.p. r. k. were no longer worry about its survival and other countries agree invading the d.p. r. k. for example saw a certain kind of security arrangement is also necessary so that d.p. r. k. will feel calm for the war and safe within its border whereas it will be willing to give up its nuclear weapon program giving up the nuclear weapon program. is a must and it should remain as the our wavering object object of of all the major countries in the world a lot of people agree with you but it is going to be tough to negotiate though isn't it by the looks of it where it will continue to follow

the realization of the denuclearization of the peninsula and peace and instability concerned by this appointment immediately. denuclearization and peace and stability on the korean peninsula and interest of all parties. we hope they will work together, play their due roles and assure the responsibility with a view to returning the issue in the korean peninsula to the right track of the peaceful dialogue. i became a function as president of the council. i now get to fall to the representative of the republic of korea. >> thank you, mr. president. at the outset, i would like to think the chinese presidency for communing today's meeting. a delegation is grateful for the opportunity to participate in this meeting to address the serious and urgent issue of the dprk launch of the ballistic missile of the class range on the third of july. it is deeply regrettable that the dprk responded with yet another even more serious provocation to the repeated message from the new government in seoul under the leadership of the president emphasizing the need for resolution of the issue and willingness to engage in dialogue under the right circumstances. it is also a source of prof

i also urge pyongyang to promptly return to the negotiating table for denuclearization of the korean peninsula. national security leaves no room for either compromise or concession. on this occasion, the u.s. and president trump's firm resolve is noted. with great appreciation. the republic of korea will strive to strengthen u.s. capabilities, while building up its own capacity to defend itself. as we undertake these endeavors, bilateral cooperation and defense technologies will gather further traction. economic partnership between our countries forms an essential pillar for future oriented development of the alliance. we've both agreed on this. economic growth and job creation are promoted to ensure our peoples enjoy greater mutual benefits through the collective efforts we committed to make. third, as we fight against terrorism and other global challenges together, the alliance, as agreed by ourselves, will be broadened and developed in a global partnership, as we move forward, our two nations will work toward establishing high levels of this in diverse areas of interest. to make it happen,

that's not acceptable to the u.s., which wants a denuclearized korean peninsula. but even further, the statement recently among the u.s., the south korean and japanese leaders talks about sanctions and there's a commitment to sanctions at the united nations among these three countries. but they aren't going further with the u.s., as nikki haley said at the u.n., she's interested in looking at not just sanctions but the full range of options, including military. >> right. >> but we have no supporters on that side. this is very difficult. it's a diplomatic challenge like no other. >> oh, for sure right now. it's a very, very fine line. but in terms of tactics, kiron, and i'm curious here because you have the president who's tried to get very cozy and friendly to whatever degree he can to the chinese president. he had him at mar-a-lago and entertained him there, trying to get his cooperation with north korea. at the same time he taunts him on twitter. does that complicate efforts to get china on board. >> i think all of us who support president trump from the campaig

i would also hasten to add, russia's official policy is the same as ours, a denuclearized korean peninsulae is a difference in terms of view of tactics and pace and so we will continue to work with them to see if we cannot persuade them as to the urgency that we see. i think with respect to china, what our experience with china has been and i have said this to others, it's been a bit uneven. china has taken significant action and then, i think, for a lot of different reasons, they paused and didn't take additional action. they have taken some steps, then they paused. there, i think, in our own view, there are a lot of, perhaps, explanations why those pauses occur. we remain very closely engaged with china, both through dialogues that occurred face-to-face, but also on the telephone. we speak very frequently with them about the situation in north korea. there's a clear understanding between the two of us, of our intent and, i think the sanctions action that was taken here just in the last week to ten days, certainly got their attention in terms of their understanding our resolve to bring mo

korea, but i would also hasten to add russia's official policy is the same as ours, a denuclearized korean peninsula, so i think here again, there is a difference in terms of view around tactics and pace, and so we will continue to work with them to see if we cannot persuade them as to the urgency that we see. i think with respect to china, what our experience with china has been and i've said this to others, it's been a bit uneven. china has taken significant action and then i think for a lot of different reasons, they paused. and didn't take additional action. they then have taken some steps, and then they've paused. and there are, i think, in our own view, there are a lot of, perhaps, explanations for why those pauses occur, but we've remained very closely engaged with china, both through our dialogues that have occurred face-to-face but also on the telephone. we speak very frequently with them about the situation in north korea. so, there's a clear understanding between the two of us of our intent, and i think the sanctions action that was taken here just in the last week to ten days certainly g

korean peninsula. distinguished guests. this is a journey for a great alliance. this will be a long one, starting from denuclearization of the korean peninsula and heading toward civility and peace in the whole of northeast asia. our new direction should guide us away from strategic patience and bring back north korea to the negotiating table, with all available means mobilized. provocations by the north must be met with a stern and firm response. yet at the same time engaging in dialogue with chairman kim jong un is also necessary. for he's the only one who can decide to denuclearize their weapons. for such dialogue, our goal is crystal clear, to induce pyongyang to make its own decisions on nuclear dismantlement. korea is a party directly concerned with korean peninsula issues. as a direct stakeholder and also to never repeat the tragedy of another devastating war, korea will assume a leading role more so than before. if korea improves its relations with north korea in close corroboration with the u.s., the community of nations, including the u.s., will also be able to build better relations with the north in due co

the denuclearization of the korean peninsula. uruguay has a call for dialogue to take place as we see no other viable solution to the north korean question than that of face-to-face negotiation and political determination to be shared by both parties. uruguay urges the member of the security council to come together as one on this particular issue and we must confirm to our commitment to find a peaceful diplomatic and solid solution paving the way for the denuclearization of the korean pencil. at times of great tension all heads must prevail and we must refrain from taking unilateral action until all her energy into solving this problem. thank you very much, president. >> i think the representative of uruguay and give the floor to the representative of russian federation. >> thank you very much, mr. president. we like to think the secretary general for his breathing regarding the launch of the missile. the situation requires clarification and investigation. since there's been a ballistic missile registered it showed up on the rus

the denuclearization of the korean peninsula. uruguay has a call for dialogue to take place as we see no other viable solution to the north korean question than that of face-to-face negotiation and political determination to be shared by both parties. uruguay urges the member of the security council to come together as one on this particular issue and we must confirm to our commitment to find a peaceful diplomatic and solid solution paving the way for the denuclearization of the korean pencil. at times of great tension all heads must prevail and we must refrain from taking unilateral action until all her energy into solving this problem. thank you very much, president. >> i think the representative of uruguay and give the floor to the representative of russian federation. >> thank you very much, mr. president. we like to think the secretary general for his breathing regarding the launch of the missile. the situation requires clarification and investigation. since there's been a ballistic missile registered it showed up on the rus

korean peninsula. china has always insisting the denuclearization of korean peninsula, maintaining peace and stability on the peninsula and seeking solution through dialogue and consultation. china has always been firmly opposed to chaos and conflict on the peninsulas. military means must not be an option in this regard. the deployment of -- >> you can watch the last few minutes of the u.n. security council meetings on our website at c-span.org. right now we go to the american enterprise institute with remarks from jay powell, remarks from federal reserve board of governors speaking about housing finance. >> some of what jay does as governor is visible to the public serving on open market committee and giving talks on the economy and financial stability. as i know from my own days from the fed, a lot of what jay and other fed governors do is behind the scenes and not very visible to the public including all the administrative work of running the federal reserve board and overseeing the federal reserve system which is a big job even when the board is fully staffed. of course there are currently three v

official statement on the call said the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a denuclearized korean peninsula. yesterday russian president vladimir putin hosted president xi in moscow. putin is set to meet with trump for the first time on friday. it is still unclear if he will address russian meddling in the u.s. elections. >>> also in washington, cbs news senior national security contributor, a former acting and deputy director of the cia. good to see you. this -- this test happened on july 4th, america's independence day. it happened just before the g 20 summit. how long will it be before we know exactly what kind of missile this >> jeff, it will take several community to make an assessment of whether this was an intermediate range missile or whether this was an intercontinental. that matters here. an intermediate range would not be able to reach alaska or hawaii, an icbm of the type we just saw tested would, so it really matters here but it will be a few days before we know for sure. >> jeff just mentioned that fourth of july and the g 20 summit coming up. what's the message that kim jong-

working with the chinese to thread that needle, to bring the north koreans to the table and to find a way to denuclearize the korean peninsulathe chinese have been very clear about for many years is also their policy preference as a denuclearized peninsula. >> and perhaps this would bring them to the table to talk. all right. i think what we agree -- john mearsheimer, quick comment? >> yeah, just very quickly. let's assume that david's right and we can put tremendous pressure on the north koreans, do we really want to do that? do we want to back a nuclear armed state run by kim jong un into a corner? isn't that the most likely scenario where they might use nuclear weapons, when they're desperate? >> i think the most likely scenario is if we threaten them militarily. i think it's very important we exercise restraint militarily in the short term. i think this is a long-term plan that needs to be implemented smartly but can be accomplished. >> woodruff: i think everybody dpreez there is a lot at stake here. david cohen, john mearsheimer, thank you both. >> you're welcome. >> woodruff: in what was perhaps the most consequential

there's been talk for decades about denuclearizing the korean peninsula and i don't think north korea'sg to give up its nuclear weapons any time soon. i think unfortunately we're finding others in a position where we can't eliminate fate a program we don't want but we have to work towards limiting the program that they have and they've already demonstrated. so some steps we would want is to, you know, end future nuclear test and future ballistic missile test. and in addition, limit the production of materials for weapons and lim any sort of, you know, end proliferation of any types of missiles. but even getting that is quite challenging. we'd have to give up a lot to extract those kind of ting from north korea. and we would have to trust them to do it. so, it would take quite vigorous kind of verification mechanisms that would make the iran deal blush basically, so actually enforce those kinds of things. >> some worrying developments. melissa thanks so much. also here in the studio with us bruce bennet. thank you to you as well. >>> when we come back the heart wrenching case of a termin

security council resolution on the denuclearization of the korean peninsula artie's kate partridge has more all of this press conference is to do with the escalation of the situation over the sea of japan so i can offer all pointed out as you. said that the u.n. security council said there must be denuclearized nation of north korea but he was at pains to point out that this should not be a pretext for regime change in north korea by the west he also said that there shouldn't be a means of solving this particular conflict by use of force nor would it be acceptable if there to be any strangulation or suffocation of north korea by economic means either all those other negatives are things that they didn't want to happen let's go towards a positive things or what change they do want to put forward russia and china have put together a pack of measures that they propose and they're going to put forward to the u.n. security council as a way of resolving this particular situation and also as we were seeing yesterday the leaders of both countries they presented to the media their plan their in

goal that we will denuclearize the korean peninsula. frankly at this point i just don't think that's a feasible goal. more broadly, i think he would indeed like to develop the korean peninsula. the economy has been growing to some degree, partly through private markets. i think they're very aware that they have been able to stay in power partly because it has been isolated. but i think that they nervously would like to modestly open up, and certainly expand the country to become a more important power. but they're not going to give up the nukes, i'm afraid. >> john, with the president's opportunities with china and russia, we always think of the united states as being the driver in those kinds of scenes. but what about china? what about russia taking the wheel here and saying, look, this is what we need to do with north korea? >> well, they have put proposals on the table, and of course we have to look at them with some skepticism because they're not -- their interests are not precisely as ours. although frankly i think this is a case w

turn to the idea the cia director would be willing to absolute regime change for denuclearization of the korean peninsularealistic possibility or is that a man who is facing a lot of difficult choices in the way of the director of the cia mike pompeo. is that just a yearning as it were? >> i think it's an instinctive reaction to the question it's aspirational. puvment s. public policy is unequivocal on north korea. we are using the international community, sanctions are the driver to get after this thing, and they are going all in on this in a way no administration has before. we'll see if they are able to get some results. lou: general jack keane, good to have you on the show. please roll the video with an alligator lover in florida took lunchtime to the next level feeding hot dogs to alligators from his own mouth. the gator as you see there -- i'm not quite sure how this thought ever occurred to this man the first time. and why it would ever occur to him again. man. he performs these deadly stunts to bring attention to alligators, his favorite animal, obviously. toppal lights of pope francis taking --

we seek only the peaceful denuclearization of the korean peninsula and end to the threatening actions by north korea. regrettably we are witnessing just the opposite. make no mistake north korea's launch of an icbm is a clear and sharp military escalation. it openly states that its missiles are intended to deliver nuclear weapons. and now it has greater capacity to do so. in truth it is not only the united states and our allies that are threatened as a threat to our nation in the region and beyond. their actions are quickly closing off. the possibility of a medical solution. the united states is prepared to use the full range. we will use them if we must but we prefer we have great capabilities in the area of trade. president trump has spoken repeatedly about this. i spoke with him at length about it this morning. there are countries that are allowing even encouraging trade with north korea in violation of un security council resolutions. such countries would also like to continue their trade arrangements with the united states. that is i can happen. our attitude on trade changes when

we seek only the peaceful denuclearization of the korean peninsula and an end to the threatening actions by north korea. regrettically we're witnessing just the opposite. make no mistake, north korea's launch of an icbm is a clear and sharp military escalation. the north korean regime openly states that its missiles are intended to deliver nuclear weapons to strike cities in the united states, south korea, and japan. and now it has greater capacity to do so. in truth, it is not only the united states and our allies that are threatened, north korea's destabilizing escalation is a threat to all nations in the region and beyond. their actions are quickly closing off the possibility of a diplomatic solution. the united states is prepared to use the full range of our capabilities to defend ourselves and our allies. one of our capabilities lies with our considerable military forces. we will use them if we must, but we prefer got to have to go in that direction. we have other methods of addressing those who threaten us, and of addressing those who supply the threats. we have great capabilities

. >> the secretary of state reacted the united states seeks the peaceful denuclearization of the korean peninsuland the end to belligerent actions by north korea. as we and others accept we will never have a threat to the region. > > >> and it tells cnn that the regime may be able to launch another nuclear missile by next year. which is years ahead of previous estimates. here's cnn's brian todd. >> reporter: a frightening new assessment of u.s. intelligence kim jong-un's latest weapon. the latest intelligence assessment. >> what's jarring is the pace at which north korea has been testing missiles for the past three years. the assumption going forward is that they will continue at this aggressive pace. >> reporter: the new assessment means kim will likely be ready two years earlier than previously expected with technology that could strike the united states. but the official cnn spoke with, says while the missile can get off the ground, it's reliability kol var could vary. missile experts agree. >> what are the variables here? what we have not seen and what we don't know is how accurate the missil

the united states seeks only a peaceful denuclearization of the korean peninsula and the end of threateningctions by north korea. as we, along with others have made clear we will never accept a nuclear armed north korea. the president and his national security team are continuing to assess the situation in close coordination with our allies ans partners." statement moments ago, as i was introducing you, from secretary of state rex tillerson. michael. >> well, my first thought is this sounds like an intensification of the economic pressure. if one listens to mr. tillerson's comments, he reminds other countries they have obligations about north korean workers, presumably about the kind of business they do with north korea. it suggests that secretaryss tillerson is aware that there probably are no good military options. we can try to shoot down missiles before they are launched but that riskss escalation and might not be possible. we don't know where the missile is launched from. the economic instruments, however unsuccessful they have been so far, may still be our best recourse. if the whole

korean nuclear issue must be resolved, without fail. i also urge pyongyang to promptly return to the negotiating table for denuclearization of the korean peninsulaesident trump and i decided to will employ both sanctions and dialogue in a phased and comprehensive approach. and based on this, we both pledged to seek a fundamental resolution of the north korean nuclear problem. >> brangham: meanwhile, the u.s. has sought china's help in trying to rein in north korea. however, yesterday, the administration announced sanctions against chinese companies and individuals over north korea. but, u.s. officials insisted they weren't targeting the chinese government. today, neither president trump nor president moon referenced china. on a different subject, mr. trump again criticized the u.s. trade deficit with south korea, and blamed a 2012 free trade deal. he called for new action to reduce trade barriers between the two countries. for his part, moon low-keyed the trade issue. and, he announced that the president and mrs. trump have accepted his invitation to visit south korea later this year. so where do things stand between the u.s. and south korea, an

we seek only the peaceful denuclearization of the korean peninsula and an end to the threatening actions by north korea. regrettably, we're witnessing just the opposite. make no mistake, north korea's launch of an icbm is a clear and sharp military escalation. the north korean regime openly states that its missiles are intended to deliver nuclear weapons to strike cities in the united states, south korea, and japan. and now, it has greater capacity to do so. in truth, it is not only the united states and our allies that are threatened. north korea's destabilizing escalation is a threat to all nations in the region and beyond. their actions are quickly closing off the possibility of a diplomatic solution. the united states is prepared to use the full range of our capabilities to defend ourselves and our allies. one of our capabilities lies with our considerable military forces. we will use them if we must. but we prefer not to have to go in that direction. we have other methods of addressing those who threaten us and of addressing those who supply the threats. we have great capabilities i

>> reporter: natalie, everyone will leave the g20 on the same page, saying denuclearization of the korean peninsula is the goal at hand. you did have the phone call with japanese prime minister shinzo abe in which that was obviously the main focus. our uning from the japanese readout of the call is that the leaders decided they would have a trilateral meeting during the g20 between japan, south korea and the u.s. to talk further about how to work to denuclearize the peninsula and also how to get china to play a larger role. you know of course that the trump administration has been looking to china since coming into office as the key player in this conflict. they see china as having the most leverage over north korea. they want to see china using that leverage. this was an interesting phone call as we understand it between president donald trump and president xi jinping. it appears they both confirmed the fact they will continue to cooperate, this is cooperation that started back at their summit in mar-a-lago over the winter. but in the last few days or weeks it had seemed there was a bit of a chill

the united states seeks only a peaceful denuclearization of the korean peninsula and the end ofe threatening actions by north korea. as we, along with others have made clear, we will never accept a nuclear armed north korea. the president and his national security team are continuing to assess the situation in close coordination with our allies and partners." statement just moments ago, as i was introducing you, from secretary of state rex tillerson. michael, your thoughts on that? >> well, my first thought is this sounds like an intensification of the economic pressure.pr if one listens to mr. tillerson's comments, hen' reminds other countries they have obligations about north korean workers, presumably about the kind of business they do with north korea. it suggests that secretary tillerson is aware that there probably are no good military options. we can try to shoot down missiles before they are launched but that risks escalation and might not be possible. if it's a mobile missile launcher, as he reported 15 or 20 minutes ago. we don't know where the missile is launched from. the economi