Brad Sherman actually said...

"The purpose of sanctions is to force the regime to change its policy by creating regime-threatening sanctions, and China does not want this regime threatened."

"For that reason, I am working on legislation to end North Korea's access to interbank financial transfers to prevent further abuses and reduce funding to North Korea's nuclear program."

"We can no longer just view North Korea as an annoying, petulant child. It is clear that North Korea is testing missiles and bombs for the purpose of developing warheads and ICBMs that can be put toget..."

"Okay, keep in mind, unless the regime is truly threatened and close to falling, they are not going to give up their 10 to 15 weapons because they feel they need those to defend themselves from us."