Political Quotes

“I join Chairman Royce and all of my colleagues in welcoming President Moon of the Republic of Korea as he travels to Washington this week. Across 135 years of diplomatic ties, the United States and the Republic of Korea have forged a strong and unshakable relationship. Our countries have sacrificed together in war--from the Korean war to Vietnam, to the Persian Gulf, to Afghanistan--and we have prospered together in peace. Our alliance, enshrined in the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1953, has been a pillar of stability and security for both of our countries. That alliance is especially important in light of the grave threat just 35 miles from Seoul: the dangerous regime controlled by dictator Kim Jung- un in North Korea. America grieves with the Warmbier family over the tragic death of their young son, Otto. His unjust detention, abuse, and death haunts all of us. We must do all we can to secure the safe return of the three Americans still detained in North Korea. I trust that President Moon's visit will deepen an understanding between Washington and Seoul in these trying times so that we may face this challenge as we have others: in lockstep, side by side. ____________________”