but somehow, some way the north koreans need to understand if there isn't a diplomatic outcome, we are left with a it in choice. this is one way of saying to the chinese, don't put us in the position where the only option available is use of force it runs parise can of having a major war on your border. that cannot can something you want. let's figure out a way together to in fact change the north korean behavior. as i said, no one want a military outcome, but we can't live with a new jar armed icbm that can hit the united states. eric: so far kim jong-un has note listened. clearly as you say, there must be some type of dialogue