而布什政府强调 ： " 美国眼中的韩国是强大稳定的联盟，我们会全力维护韩国的安全，维护与汉城的盟友和伙伴关系。
Yet the Bush administration insists: "The US views South Korea as a strong and steadfast ally. We are committed to South Korea's security and to our alliance and partnership with Seoul."