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Condemning North Korea for Attack Against South Korea

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 3, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

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* Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn North Korea's unprovoked artillery attack against the Republic of Korea. We stand with our treaty ally during this challenging time.

* The artillery attack against Yeonpyeong is part of a recent pattern of aggressive and violent behavior by the North. Earlier this year, a North Korean submarine attacked the South Korean ship Cheonan, killing 46 sailors.

* I commend the Administration for standing side by side with South Korea. South Korea is a strong trading partner and ally in the Asia-Pacific region. South Korea, and all countries around the world, must know that the U.S. stands with its friends.

* Our nation has been steadfast in our support of our Korean allies for over 60 years. We will not waver now.

* It is time for all nations interested in a stable and denuclearized Korean peninsula to denounce the recent aggression by North Korea and work for continued peace and prosperity in the region.

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