Arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport - April 13, 2007
Remarks by Christopher R. Hill
Asst. Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport
April 13, 2007
ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL: All right. One real quick question.
QUESTION: Have you heard the North Korean statement?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL: No, I haven’t.
QUESTION: The article said that they are willing to dismantle the nuclear program (inaudible) proven (inaudible) freed up.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL: I heard that already, about a month ago.
QUESTION: Are you still hoping that the North Koreans will see you tomorrow?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL: That’s up to them. I’m not hoping for anything.
QUESTION: Are you ready to set a new date for the deadline?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL: No, I’m ready to consult with the Chinese.
See you all later.
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