still is. complete denuclearization. >> no potential agreement will fail to adequately address the north korean threat. the ultimate objective we seek from diplomacy with north korea has not changed. the complete and verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the korean peninsula is the only outcome that the united states will accept. >> now, two more things there that pompeo said during the briefing. he was asked what kind of safety assurances is the u.s. prepared to offer north korea? he did say they are prepared to offer the north korea ans these security assurances to ensure that denuclearization does not end poorly for them. now, a reporter asked does that mean potential troop withdrawal from the border in the korean peninsula. 25,000 u.s. troops are there. mike pompeo said not to read