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McCaul Statement on North Korean Nuclear Test

September 9, 2016

WASHINTON, DC.– Today Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) made the following statement regarding reports of North Korea’s fifth and largest nuclear test to date.

McCaul: “North Korea’s most recent nuclear ballistics test, which was in direct violation of the United Nations Security Council resolution, leaves no question that the United States must act with our international partners to deter the threats that continue to emanate from the regime. This should include strong sanctions enforcement specifically targeting the main revenue streams and supply chains which allow for the continued procurement of such weapons. Failure to send a clear response will encourage this sort of unacceptable behavior and embolden Kim Jong Un, worsening a real and direct threat to the national security interests of the United States.”