Ed Markey: “China is an atomic Al Capone with a radioactive racketeering rap sheet a mile long. Each passing day brings new details…”

“China is an atomic Al Capone with a radioactive racketeering rap sheet a mile long. Each passing day brings new details about Beijing's illegal nuclear proliferation activities. China sold ring magnets to Pakistan that are important in the production of material for nuclear weapons. China sold cruise missiles to Iran which can be used to deliver nuclear weapons. China sold nuclear-capable M-11 missiles to Pakistan that now may be assembled and ready to go. Just last week, media reports indicated that the missiles were probably ready to be fitted with nuclear warheads. Beijing's response to American inquiries about its illegal transfers can be summed up by 3 words: Obfuscate and proliferate. China's rulers have provided plenty of well-timed nods, winks, private toasts, clarifications, and assurances. But they continue to sell sophisticated nuclear weapon-related equipment to the world's troublemakers. If China wants to be the international Kmart for nuclear weapons, then the United States needs to tell them that they have to shop other places in this world if they want American goods.”