[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E952]
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EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO FAMILIES OF SOUTH KOREAN SEAMEN KILLED BY NORTH 
                                 KOREA

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                               speech of

                           HON. EARL POMEROY

                            of north dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 24, 2010

  Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House 
Resolution 1382.
  The March 26 torpedo attack on the Cheonan represents one of the most 
horrific acts of aggression in the long and all too often fraught 
history of the Korean peninsula. As a longstanding friend of the Korean 
people, I condemn the attack and fully support the steps taken to bring 
this matter before the U.N. Security Council and President Lee Myung-
bak's decision to cut trade ties with North Korea.
  The Republic of Korea is one of the United States strongest and most 
steadfast allies--and just as the Korean people have stood by us in our 
times of need--we will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our 
Korean friends during these trying times. Our shared history has 
closely united our two nations with respect to not only our security 
but also our fundamental values, principles, and ideals. I share a 
particularly strong personal bond with Korea as the father of two 
adopted Korean American children.
  To the families of the 46 sailors who died as a result of the attack, 
I offer my most heartfelt prayers. Your grief and loss is shared by 
millions of Americans whose thoughts are with you and your countrymen.
  This condemnable attack must be met with a strong response from the 
international community and existing U.N. Security Council sanctions 
should be fully enforced. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this 
resolution, and I know that the American people will continue to stand 
by and support the Republic of Korea. I call on my colleagues to 
demonstrate this support by voting to pass this resolution.

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