continuing to move forward and in hopes of having to meeting take place. >> and seizing the opportunity offered by marc's presence here today, the administration has been asking lawmakers to hold off on any new package of north korea sanctions, telling them that the executive branch powers are sufficient should the need arise and also to avoid inflating the situation. you or marc address that? >> i know that we're continuing our maximum pressure campaign on north korea. we're continuing to ask our allies to engage in that maximum pressure campaign. not to let up at any point for any reason until we see real problems on the promises that have been made by the north koreans. beyond that i can't get into any conversations. one last question. >> the 15th month of this administration, why is it that there is still a need for change inside the president's cabinet or among his circle of advisers.