Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Nikki Haley takes aim at Iran and North Korea [CLIPS]

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Tuesday took aim at Iran and North Korea, in her first address to the UN press corp on US priorities in the new year.

On Iran, Haley spoke up in support of protestors, saying nowhere is the urgency for peace, security and freedom being more tested than in Iran.

IN: "Now the Iranian… 
OUT: … in Iran."
DUR: 17 seconds


On North Korea, Haley warned of reports that Pyongyang may be preparing another missile test, in defiance of multiple Security Council resolutions. 

IN: "I hope…
OUT: … North Korea."
DUR: 19 seconds


Ambassador Haley also placed little credence on the prospect of high-level talks between North Korea and South Korea, if it doesn't stop Pyongyang's nuclear program

IN: "We won't take…
OUT: … they have."
DUR: 25 seconds