    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
    [October 14, 2006]
    [Pages 1855-1856]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on the United Nations Security Council Resolution on North Korea
    October 14, 2006

        Today the United Nations Security Council passed a unanimous
    resolution, sending a clear message to the leader of North Korea
    regarding his weapons programs. This action by the United Nations, which
    was swift and tough, says that we are united in our determination to see
    to it that the Korean Peninsula is nuclear-weapons free.

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        I have said all along there is a better way forward for North Korea.
    There's a better way forward for the people of North Korea. If the
    leader of North Korea were to verifiably end his
    weapons programs, the United States and other nations would be willing
    to help the nation recover economically.
        The message today, however, says to the leader of North Korea that
    the world is united in our opposition to his nuclear weapons plans.
        Thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 3:30 p.m. on the South Grounds at the White
    House. In his remarks, he referred to Chairman Kim Jong Il of North
    Korea. He also referred to U.N. Security Council Resolution 1718.