Press Stakeout in Sydney, AustraliaChristopher R. Hill, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific AffairsLobby of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Center Sydney, Australia September 5, 2007 QUESTION: Do you have time for a question? ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL: I’m really going somewhere. I’ve got to go. I’ll catch you later. QUESTION: Please? ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL: Okay, one question. QUESTION: Do you think it’s possible that North Korea can get off the terrorism list this year? I know the conditions that you have been stating in the past. ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL: We had some very good discussions with the North Koreans, and they know precisely what needs to be done. There is no ambiguity about it. They know very clearly. Okay? QUESTION: If they move fast, would it be possible this year, sir? ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL: Again, I don’t want to speculate. QUESTION: Are you optimistic? ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL: I don’t want to speculate. (Laughter) QUESTION: Thank you so much. Released on September 5, 2007 |