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Fortenberry Statement on North Korea Nuclear Test

Statement

Date: Jan. 6, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) today made the following statement after North Korea's possible nuclear test:

"As the world has focused on ISIL's death cult, attention has drifted away from another equally grave threat to civilization itself: North Korea's dynastic and despotic leadership. In a region already roiled by increased Chinese military posturing, this ongoing threat to the international community of responsible nations is very real. This is one of the world's most dangerous situations.

"While North Korea's claim about testing a hydrogen bomb has not been verified, the international community should not underestimate the country's young, ego-driven leader. North Korea's arsenal of nuclear weapons could grow substantially. One key to halting this aggression should be China's influence."

Fortenberry is a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. Fortenberry previously served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee for eight years.


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