The North Koreans were using the Iranian example as well, saying that if they are allowed to keep a reactor, why can't we?

She's saying the planning commission and the entire City Council are on the take. This is an example of her not understanding the process. It's just a flat-out lie.

The storage pond was empty. There are no spent fuel rods there,

Are they bluffing? I don't think so.

Both of them blinked,

time is not on your side. As time goes by, we are increasing our arsenal.