"High-level, big-deal publicity has a way of getting old for me, but what never fails to thrill me is when I make personal appearances."

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I would not suggest the U.S. should sit down with the North Koreans bilaterally immediately after they've fired missiles - because the appearance is that you reward bad behavior. But if North Korea behaves for some period of time, I would pretty much favor direct talks.

— Richard Armitage