Hoyer Statement on Sanctions Against North Korea
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For Immediate Release:
February 23, 2018
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Mariel Saez 202-225-3130
WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced a new set of sanctions against North Korea:
“The United States ought to use every tool in our possession to pressure the North Koreans to end their dangerous buildup of nuclear arms. These weapons threaten our regional allies and even pose a danger to our homeland. While I welcome today’s announcement of a new round of sanctions, I urge the Trump Administration to not make the mistake of thinking that sanctions alone can solve this problem. They must be paired with serious engagement to reaffirm our alliances, ensure China is playing a constructive role in restraining the Kim regime, and take steps toward dialogue aimed at achieving a peaceful solution to end this threat.”
“The United States ought to use every tool in our possession to pressure the North Koreans to end their dangerous buildup of nuclear arms. These weapons threaten our regional allies and even pose a danger to our homeland. While I welcome today’s announcement of a new round of sanctions, I urge the Trump Administration to not make the mistake of thinking that sanctions alone can solve this problem. They must be paired with serious engagement to reaffirm our alliances, ensure China is playing a constructive role in restraining the Kim regime, and take steps toward dialogue aimed at achieving a peaceful solution to end this threat.”