[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 114 (Thursday, July 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E944]
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                    WELCOMING PRESIDENT MOON JAE-IN

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 6, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to welcome President Moon Jae-in 
of the Republic of Korea upon his first visit to the United States.
  Rooted in rich history, the United States and the Republic of Korea 
share a special relationship based on robust bonds of collaboration and 
camaraderie. The most illustrative manifestations of American and 
Korean partnership have been the economic and security alliances formed 
since the early 1950s. Together, we have worked to thwart the spread of 
territorial and international threats while also engaging in mutually 
beneficial trade and investment. In the 21st century, our special 
relationship will only expand as we face new challenges to regional and 
global security and promote free and fair trade. Our nations must forge 
ahead to put an end to North Korea's nuclear program. Failure on this 
front would compromise global peace and state sovereignty. And, 
ultimately, we must continue to seek an end to the conflict between the 
North and the South--which has destroyed lives and entire families--by 
reunifying the Korean Peninsula. As our nations encounter a critical 
moment in history--a moment simultaneously fraught with peril yet 
abound with opportunity--this visit provides an opportunity to enhance 
our established commitment to security and the advancement of strategic 
interests.
  Mr. Speaker, I welcome President Moon and look forward to our 
continuous and prosperous partnership with the Republic of Korea.

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