[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 112 (Thursday, June 29, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E936]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                SOUTH KOREA'S NEW PRESIDENT, MOON JAE-IN

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2017

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate South 
Korean President Moon Jae-in on his recent election. He will be 
visiting the U.S. this week and I'd like to be among the first to 
extend a hand of welcome.
  South Korea is one of the United States' most critical allies. Not 
only do our two nations share a thriving economic partnership, but we 
cooperate closely on some of the most important security threats facing 
our world.
  South Korea's neighbor to the North is one of these threats. Little 
Kim is no friend to the United states and he is no friend to the 
Republic of Korea.
  I look forward to seeing how President Moon and the Trump 
Administration use this opportunity to deepen our friendship and 
further our economic and security cooperation. The U.S.-ROK alliance 
was forged in blood and continues under our shared commitment to 
democratic principles.
  Working together, we can combat the forces of evil in this world.
  And that's just the way it is.

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