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QUESTION: When people found out that you were going to be on the program today they all had the same question. I must say I did. What is Kim like? With the possible exception of Dennis Rodman, you have spent more time with him than any other Westerner, at least two and a half hours the way I figure it. What is he like? Give us any kind of personal insight. How aware is he of what President Trump has been saying? Was there any mention of Little Rocket Man?
SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, I've got a lot fewer rebounds than Dennis Rodman, but I did get to spend a great deal of time with Chairman Kim. The conversations are professional. He knows � he knows his brief. He knows what the � what he is trying to achieve for the North Korean people. He is able to deal with complexity when the conversation requires it.
He does follow the Western press. He'll probably watch this show at some point. He's paying attention to things that the world is saying. He too is preparing for June 12th. He and his team will be working with them to put our two leaders in a position where it's just possible we might pull off a historic undertaking.
QUESTION: Was there any mention of the exchange of insults back and forth?
SECRETARY POMPEO: No, we didn't cover that, Chris.
QUESTION: That's probably wise. (Laughter.) I want to turn to � there's a lot on your brief. Iran and Israel got into an armed conflict across the Syrian border this week after President Trump pulled out of the nuclear deal with Tehran. Do you think that there's any connection that Iran feels less constrained now that the U.S. no longer is part of this deal about Iran nukes?
SECRETARY POMPEO: That's ludicrous. That's ludicrous to suggest that Iran feels less constrained when during the JCPOA they have now fired missiles into an airport where Americans travel each day in Riyadh, they've now fired missiles into Israel; to suggest that somehow the withdrawal from the JCPOA is driving the Iranian conduct that's taken place during the JCPOA in Yemen, the rise of Hizballah � all of those things took place during the JCPOA. Indeed, I would argue that they felt they could act with impunity. They watched. They watched Europe put exactly zero sanctions on their missile program during the JCPOA. I think Rouhani and Zarif need to explain why it's the case that while this agreement was in place Iran continued its march across the Middle East.
QUESTION: President Trump made it clear that he's not only going after Iran but he's also prepared to sanction European companies that continue to do business in Tehran. Here is the President: We will be instituting the highest level of economic sanction. Any nation that helps Iran in its quest for nuclear weapons could also be strongly sanctioned by the United States.
But the leaders of France, of Germany, of Britain all say that they're going to stay in the deal and they're going to look for a way to protect European companies that continue to do business. The question is: How hard is the Trump administration prepared to go after European companies that ignore the U.S. pulling out?
The withdrawal wasn't aimed at the Europeans. I worked hard over the short time I've been the Secretary of State to try and fix the deal. We couldn't reach agreement with our E3 partners. I am hopeful in the days and weeks ahead we can come up with a deal that really works, that really protects the world from Iranian bad behavior, not just their nuclear program but their missiles and their malign behavior as well.
SECRETARY POMPEO: And I'll be working closely with the Europeans to try and achieve that, Chris.
QUESTION: But what about if the European companies and the European countries say look, there's not going to be a renegotiation any more than there's going to be a renegotiation of the Paris Climate Accord? Is the U.S. prepared to go after companies in our allies like Britain, France, and Germany, if they try to continue to do business?
SECRETARY POMPEO: The sanctions regime that is now in place is very clear about what the requirements are. My mission that I've been given by President Trump is to work to strike a deal that achieves the outcomes that protect America. That's what we're going to do, and I'll be hard at it with the Europeans in the next several days.
QUESTION: A couple of final questions. Israel. The U.S. opens its embassy in Jerusalem tomorrow. The Palestinians are talking about a day of rage, violent mass protests, and the PLO won't even talk to the U.S. anymore as an interlocutor in terms of the Middle East. Is the peace process dead? And given the threat of violence, what are you as the Secretary of State saying to Americans in the Middle East in those parts of the world over the next few days?
SECRETARY POMPEO: So the peace process is most decidedly not dead. We're hard at work on it. We hope we can achieve a successful outcome there as well. With respect to security, we are aware of the situation on the ground. The United States Government has taken a number of actions to ensure that not only our governmental interests but the American people in that region are secure as well, and we're comfortable we've taken action that reduces that risk.
QUESTION: Finally � and it's pretty remarkable given all that's happened, all that's on your brief � you have been Secretary of State for barely two weeks now. What's your vision for the State Department?
SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, first, Chris, I hope I haven't peaked in my first two weeks. (Laughter.) But it's pretty clear: We've got to go put the diplomatic team on the playing field. It should be the United States State Department that is at the front of American foreign policy, delivering solutions to solve America's problems without resort to military force. And so I'm going to build the team, we're going to get our swagger back, and the State Department will be out in front in every corner of the world leading America's diplomatic policy, achieving great outcomes on behalf of President Trump and America.
QUESTION: Secretary Pompeo, thank you. Thanks for your time in a very busy schedule.
QUESTION: Always good to talk with you, sir.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Chris.Nepalese officials say they will introduce regulations banning inexperienced climbers from attempting Mount Everest in an attempt to improve safety and maintain the “glory” of the summit. Kripasur Sherpa, the country’s tourism minister, said he hoped to implement the rules in time for the spring season, which usually sees hundreds of mountaineers from across the world attempt to reach the 29,029ft (8,848 metres) summit of the world’s highest peak. Permits to climb Everest will only be given to those who can prove they have already scaled mountains that are higher than 6,500 metres, officials said. Disabled, old and very young people also face bans. “We cannot let everyone go on Everest and die. If they are not physically and mentally fit it will be like a legal suicide,” he said. “The disabled or visually impaired people usually need someone to carry them, which is not an adventure. Only those who can go on their own will be given permission.” The permits cost thousands of dollars and are a key source of revenue for Nepal. It is unclear how the demand for “proof of competence” might be enforced. Every year about 600 climbers come to Nepal hoping to reach the summit, creating a multimillion-pound industry and bringing problems of overcrowding.Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Friday said he has no apology getting sentimentally attached to President Muhammadu Buhari.
This according to him is because of the fatherly care he has enjoyed from the President since he assumed office as Governor.
In his words, Lalong said, "When I came in as Governor, I didn't know what to do until this man came to my rescue.
"Anything I ask for, he simply says 'go it is done'.
"Why will I not die for this man?"
The Governor was addressing a crowd of supporters and party faithful at the official flagoff of the Gubernatorial campaign in the state.Home Celebrity Selena Gomez: “Baila Conmigo” is the most aired feat!
Selena Gomez: “Baila Conmigo” is the most aired feat!
On social networks, Spotify announced that Selena Gomez’s hit “Baila Conmigo” was the most popular feat on the platform!
Last January, Selena Gomez released a new hit “Baila Conmigo”. And the least we can say is that her fans loved her song in Spanish. She was a hit on all platforms and Spotify.
Selena Gomez said on January 26: “Baila Conmigo with Rauw Alejandro and Tainy is coming out on January 29. Pre-register now ”. Her feat is already enjoying real success after being released just over a month ago.
To accompany this new hit, Selena Gomez has released a music video. She did everything to seduce her fans. A few days after the release of “Baila Conmigo”, she announced the good news.
The singer had