US officials working to forestall Norh Korea missile tests

President George Bush and other US officials have been working vigorously through diplomatic channels to try to encourage North Korea to abide by its self- imposed moratorium on missile testing and return to talks aimed at eliminating its nuclear program, Bush’s spokesman said today.

“We hope it will continue that moratorium and we hope it also will abide by commitments it made last September 19 in terms of working toward regional security and returning to the six-party talks,” said Tony Snow.