CAROL LIN, CNN ANCHOR: Here in the United States, the White House says it welcomes news of the summit. CNN's Major Garrett joins us live from the White House with more on that. Good morning, Major.</s>MAJOR GARRETT, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Good morning. What is clearly viewed as good news on the Korean peninsula is also viewed here at the White House as good news for U.S. policy throughout the region. National Security spokesman P.J. Crowley telling CNN that the president, quote, "welcomes the prospect of direct dialogue and a direct meeting between the two presidents, South Korea's Kim Dae-jung and North Korea's Kim Jong Il." Last year, President Clinton dispatched former Defense Secretary William Perry to evaluate the U.S. relationship with North Korea, part of his report presented an outline to North Korea for better relations with South Korea. However, U.S. officials credit primarily South Korea's Kim Dae-jung for this diplomatic breakthrough. Major Garrett, CNN, the White House. Search CNN.com CNNSI.com CNNmoney.com The Web
White House Welcomes News of Summit Between North and South Korea