The US State Department said "quiet diplomacy" helped convince North
Korean authorities to release Otto Warmbier, but that it was "not a
negotiation."
The US State Department says that officials took action immediately
after learning of Warmbier's condition, but North Korea maintains he
fell into a coma after suffering from botchulism and taking a sleeping
pill.
US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert:
IN: "I think we would..."
OUT: "...specific information."
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Spokesperson Heather Nauert said the State Department is considering
putting additional travel warnings for Americans wanting to go to
North Korea.
IN: "We strongly encourage..."
OUT: "...criminal actions here."
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State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert told reporters that the US
believes China and other nations could do more to pressure Pyongyang.
IN: "China has unique..."
OUT: "...to do more."
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