Jimmy Carter Just Responded To Trump's North Korea Fiasco
http://bipartisanreport.com/2017/08/10/jimmy-carter-just-responded-to-trumps-north-korea-threat-like-an-american-hero/According to the statement from the former president, Trump’s remarks have “probably eliminated any chance of good faith peace talks between the United States and North Korea.”
‘In addition to restraining the warlike rhetoric, our leaders need to encourage talks between North Korea and other countries, especially China and Russia. The recent UN Security Council unanimous vote for new sanctions suggests that these countries could help. In all cases, a nuclear exchange must be avoided. All parties must assure North Koreans they we will forego any military action against them if North Korea remains peaceful.’
Carter, who has visited the North three times, has spent over 20 hours in meetings and discussions with North Korean leaders in an attempt to resolve U.S.-DPRK relations.
‘During all these visits, the North Koreans emphasized that they wanted peaceful relations with the United States and their neighbors, but were convinced that we planned a preemptive military strike against their country. They wanted a peace treaty (especially with America) to replace the ceasefire agreement that had existed since the end of the Korean War in 1953, and to end the economic sanctions that had been very damaging to them during that long interim period. They have made it clear to me and others that their first priority is to assure that their military capability is capable of destroying a large part of Seoul and of responding strongly in other ways to any American attack. The influence of China in Pyongyang seems to be greatly reduced since Kim Jong Un became the North Korean leader in December 2011.’
Carter concluded by saying a commitment to peace between the two nations is of the utmost importance.
‘A commitment to peace by the United States and North Korea is crucial. When this confrontational crisis is ended, the United States should be prepared to consummate a permanent treaty to replace the ceasefire of 1953. The United States should make this clear, to North Koreans and to our allies.’
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He successfully negotiated with them on behalf of the Clinton administration in 1994 - forged an agreement that was successfully continued by SoS Madeline Albright until Bush* broke it by including them in his "Axis of Evil" in 2002. In fact, when Bush* took over, Kim Jong-il asked if he could still continue dealing with Madeline Albright.
With his background in nuclear engineering, Jimmy Carter can discuss these issues competently, plus, he's a diplomat, something we sorely need about now. He determined that what North Korea wanted from us in return was respect. He was willing to give that to them and he succeeded. We need diplomacy now, not threats. We need Jimmy Carter! 
As he proved recently when he bounced back from his hospital visit to return to building houses for Habitat for Humanity. 
I've always been a fan, admired him and his diplomatic achievements tremendously - as well as the fact that he's just an amazing and compassionate human being. But then I listened to his autobiography - was given it on audio a couple of years ago and listened to it whenever I had to drive any distance in my car. Wow! I recommend it highly! It's called "A Full Life: Reflections at 90" and he really has led a full life - from his boyhood on the farm in rural Georgia, to his Navy career to his first run for public office. I don't think he even got to his run for president until disc #5, LOL.
He gives details - that's how I'm up to speed on his diplomatic mission to North Korea in 1994. He and Rosalynn were the first to cross the DMZ into North Korea in 43 years. And that's just one of many - he negotiated a cease fire agreement with the Bosnian Serbs and averted an American invasion of Haiti - not to mention the Camp David accords. He really has dedicated his life to working for peace and human rights. And the key to all that is his attention to people - he learns about the individuals involved and what's important to them.
And with North Korea - threats obviously don't work. What they want is respect. That's what he gave Kim Il-sung and he got what he wanted. What Trump is doing is bound to backfire - but then we already know that. And Jimmy Carter also gave respect to previous and succeeding presidents - of either party - and that worked for him, too. Though Trump would never even think of it, he could learn a lot from Jimmy Carter. We all could. 
