[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9996]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOMING PRESIDENT MOON JAE-IN

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2017

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, as co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on 
Korea, I rise today to Congratulate President Moon Jae-in on his recent 
election victory and to warmly welcome him to Washington. His trip to 
our nation's capital comes at a pivotal time, and I look forward to 
working together to strengthen the important bond between the United 
States and the Republic of Korea.
  Just last month, the Korean people went to the ballot box and elected 
President Moon Jae-in in free and fair elections--highlighting the 
strength and vibrancy of Korea's democracy. The R.O.K., a successful 
and stable democracy surrounded by autocrats and dictators, continues 
to serve as the lynchpin of U.S. foreign policy in the Asia Pacific 
region.
  Tensions are rising on the Korean Peninsula, and President Moon Jae-
in's visit to strengthen the U.S.-R.O.K alliance could not have arrived 
at a more pivotal time. North Korea continues to provoke the 
international community by conducting multiple missile tests and has 
yet to cease its unrelenting aggression against our democratic allies 
in the region. As his visit begins, I wish President Moon a successful 
summit with President Trump and look forward to working closely with 
the Trump Administration, and the Moon Administration to enhance the 
safety, security, stability, and success of the Korean Peninsula.

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