I think that we should be willing to accept a highly intrusive verification system that would assure us that North Korea was not making any more weapons.
Brad Sherman
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Brad Sherman is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 30th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Sherman has focused on various issues including financial regulation, foreign policy, and technology. He has been an advocate for consumer protection and has worked on legislation related to economic stability and national security. Throughout his tenure, he has participated in numerous congressional committees and has been involved in significant legislative efforts.
After hearing this proposal, President Trump rejected it, and for perhaps the first time in my career, I made the statement, 'Donald Trump is right.'
I mean, when they purport that this is Russian coal, are they basically claiming that this is coal being shipped out of Russian ports on the Atlantic or on the Pacific?
When it comes to material useful for creating fissile material, North Korea is an importer, but not an exporter?
I believe that North Korea has conclusively demonstrated that it is not under enough pressure to agree to a deal acceptable to the United States.
It appears to be in one case, it appears that this is an end run around the law in an effort to achieve a policy.
This body has--and I mean the Foreign Affairs Committee has--been troubled by the administration's lack of transparency to Congress.
The Wise Honest is currently seized and it is in Indonesian waters right now.





