On the recordJune 11, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Otto Frederick Warmbier as we approach the seventh anniversary of his tragic death at the hands of the North Korean regime on June 19, 2017. Otto was a dedicated young man, graduating as salutatorian of his high school in Ohio before attending the University of Virginia. While on a school tour in North Korea in 2015, Otto was imprisoned and tortured by the North Korean regime. He died a few days after his release at just 22 years old. Mr. Speaker, Otto experienced what no human being should ever have to go through. While he is no longer with us, his family carries on his legacy with their advocacy and strength. ``We remember and honor Otto always.'' ``Uri-neun Otto-leul young- wonhi giukhal geos-ibnida.'' ____________________
