Mattis Insists He and Trump Are on the Same Page on North Korea
By MICHAEL R. GORDONAUG. 31, 2017
“I was asked if there are any diplomatic efforts left, and I said, ‘Of course,’” Mr. Mattis said. “And diplomatic can include economic sanctions, not just talking. It didn’t contradict anything the president said.”
“I agree with the president we should not be talking right now to a nation that’s firing missiles over the top of Japan, an ally,” Mr. Mattis added.