The entire United States is within range of our nuclear weapons, and a nuclear button is always on my desk. This is reality, not a threat.

Want to know what’s more destructive than a nuclear bomb? Words.

The military might of a country represents its national strength. Only when it builds up its military might in every way can it develop into a thriving country.

The industrial revolution in the new century is, in essence, a scientific and technological revolution, and breaking through the cutting edge is a shortcut to the building of an economic giant.

Why would I strike America and invite a retaliatory counterstrike that would put an end to my regime? Keep in mind, the whole point of this - my entire strategy, all our efforts and the hardships we have borne - is to ensure that my regime and I survive. Why would I risk that? I believe in assassination, not suicide.

The days are gone forever when our enemies could blackmail us with nuclear bombs.

Compared to 10 years ago the primary motivation for defection has gone from food, to freedom.