[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 157 (Friday, December 3, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2061]
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         CONDEMNING NORTH KOREA FOR ATTACK AGAINST SOUTH KOREA

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                               speech of

                            HON. RICK LARSEN

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  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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