[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 163 (Thursday, November 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2166]
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  EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING EFFORTS OF PEOPLE OF UNITED 
STATES OF KOREAN ANCESTRY TO REUNITE WITH FAMILY MEMBERS IN NORTH KOREA

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                               speech of

                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2001

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 
77, a resolution expressing the sense of Congress to reunite United 
States citizens with their family members in North Korea.
  North and South Korea have made significant progress in their 
relationship, as has the United States made very important steps in its 
relationship with both North and South Korea in the past two decades. 
H. Con. Res. 77 is the next step.
  This very important resolution recognizes the need to reunite 
Americans of Korean ancestry with their family members in North Korea.
  Over 500,000 Americans of Korean ancestry were separated from family 
members with the division of North and South Korea. This simple measure 
will bring about a long awaited family reunion, over 50 years later.
  I believe it is very important for the United States to be involved 
in reunification and peace efforts in Korea, and this resolution brings 
us one step closer. This is a significant effort in mending relations 
with North and South Korea, and their relationship with the United 
States.

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