'저는 그들의 땅을 지키기 위하여 싸웠던 인디안들의 이야기를 기억합니다. 백인들이 그들의 신성한 숲에 도로를 만들기 위하여 나무들을 잘랐습니다. 매일밤 인디안들이 나가서 백인들이 만든 그 길을 해체하면 그 다음 날 백인들이 와서 도로를 다시 짓곤 했습니다. 한동안 그 것이 반복되었습니다. 그러던 어느날, 숲에서 가장 큰 나무가 백인들이 일할 동안 그들 머리 위로 떨어져 말과 마차들을 파괴하고 그들 중 몇몇을 죽였습니다. 그러자 백인들은 떠났고 결코 다시 오지 않았습니다….' (브루스 개그논)





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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Text Fwd: Kim Jong Il seems 'in full control' of North Korea, U.S. official says


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From the Los Angeles Times
Kim Jong Il seems 'in full control' of North Korea, U.S. official says:
There was no sign of serious health problems during the dictator's recent meeting with former President Clinton. Kim's health was at the root of a reported power struggle in North Korea.
By Paul Richter August 10, 2009

Reporting from Washington — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il appeared to be "in full control of his government" when an American mission met with him last week to free two imprisoned U.S. journalists, White House national security advisor James L. Jones said Sunday.

Jones, appearing on news programs, said that despite months of credible reports that Kim was struggling with grave health problems, "he seemed in control of his faculties" and "sounded very reasoned" in wide-ranging discussions with former President Clinton.

Kim's health and control over his government have been key issues in the region for months amid reports from intelligence agencies that the leader's health setbacks have set off a struggle for power in the impoverished Stalinist state.

The White House has so far released little information on the more than three hours of conversation between Clinton and the secretive dictator. Jones provided few additional details, saying the debriefing was not yet complete.

He stopped short of predicting that the visit would lead to a new engagement with North Korea over its disputed nuclear program, saying on NBC's "Meet the Press" only that "time will tell."

Jones, who oversaw the White House effort to organize the North Korea mission, said on "Fox News Sunday" that the conversations between Clinton and the North Koreans were "respectful and cordial in tone." Asked if he could guarantee that the U.S. team had given Kim nothing more than a highly publicized photo opportunity, Jones said, "I can do that absolutely, with a straight face."
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