pentagon, is diplomatic solutions are still the priority. we want to resolve this, if we can, diplomatically. then you have discussions like this. >> i think what's happening behind the scenes, which is what this bravado is happening, kind of publicly, is really what we're all focused on here, right? we want to know, how are they going to try to take the temperature down a little bit, as you were saying, and also is there a way to resolve this without military action? i think everybody agrees that's not what people want. >> darlene, before i get to you, i want to get back to ron allen. ron, you said it looked as though the foreign minister of north korea was taking more questions from reporters. did he? >> he just made a statement. he came back to say that all options are on the table, given this declaration of war by the united states. what he means by that, of course, is perhaps military options. it is a clear threat. this is another big concern in the region. remember, we're talking about ballistic missile tests and nuclear tests, but beyond that, north korea has one of theb