U.S. hopes Clinton North Korea visit to mean "good things"

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WASHINGTON | Thu Aug 6, 2009 6:12pm EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's National Security Adviser said he hoped former President Bill Clinton's visit to North Korea to secure the release of two journalists would lead to "good things."

Asked if he thought the visit would change U.S.-North Korean relations, General Jim Jones answered, "No, I don't think so. I think that this was a humanitarian mission."

"We certainly hope it will lead to good things ..." he added. But, he said, "Who knows where the future will lead? ... We're delighted that it worked out this way, but I wouldn't draw any other conclusions beyond the fact."

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