Abandon Quote by Mike Pence
“The president desires a peaceful resolution of the confrontation with North Korea and we'll continue to pursue that, but it all begins when the Kim regime announces their willingness to abandon their nuclear and ballistic missiles program and not before.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press briefing, United States Vice President, 2023
The speaker outlines a conditional path to peace with North Korea, emphasizing that disarmament by the regime is a prerequisite for negotiations.
In simple terms: Peace depends on North Korea giving up its weapons first.
Support diplomatic pressure while preparing for all outcomes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- UN negotiations
- regional security talks
- military readiness
- humanitarian aid
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives could encourage disarmament?
- How can allies maintain stability if talks stall?
Relying solely on the regime’s willingness may be unrealistic.