we will pursue denuclearization on the korean peninsula vigorously. so we have not come to a conclusion that north korea will or should be a nuclear power. given their past behavior, given the belligerent manner in which they are constantly threatening their neighbors, i don't think there's any question that that would be a destabilizing situation that would be a profound threat to not only the united states security, but the world security. north korea also has a track record of collaboration that makes it unacceptable for them to be accepted as a nuclear power. they have not shown in the past any restraint in terms of exporting weapons to not only state actors, but also nonstate actors. so what we said is that there is a path for north korea to take. in which they are joining the world to community, becoming integrated in the world economy, able to feed their own people, able to provide prosperity for their people. i know that the republic of korea welcomes that kind of neighbor. and the essay there is a strong escort bond between the korean people'

this runs the risk of worsening tensions on the korean peninsula and throughout the area. mr. president, we hope that sense the resolution takes into account all possible facets of the issue, the resolution will make an effective contribution towards finding a lasting solution to the north korean nuclear issue. because these functions are targeting -- targeted, we hope the measures proved will effectively make it possible to avoid any - humanitarian impact on the population of north korea. this is also one of the reasons why we support the resolution. we call upon north korea to take up again cooperation with the international atomic agency and to return to negotiations, the six-party talks, this remains the most appropriate framework for ending the crisis. we invite the countries as well as all parties to do everything possible to choose dialogue. it is only the second prevent the escalation in the region. the security council and the whole of the international community have a particular responsibility in this area. within this farmer, we hope -- within this framework, we ho

we talked about the security situation surrounding the korean peninsula and the future of our caribbean-u.s. alliance and our joint vision for the future. -- ckorean-u.s alliance. for the last 60 years since the korean war our relationship has been one of a strong security alliance and partnership. the future is not only about standing our mutual partnership but also working together side by side to tackle issues of global concern. on that regard, i am extremely pleased to note that today is a meaningful and very significant day for an alliance between our countries to upgrade to a new plateau our relationship and partnership. i take this opportunity to sincerely thank the great people of america for their selfless sacrifice in defending our country and its people. on behalf of the korean people, thank you. as reiterated by president obama, we have agreed that under no circumstance are we going to allow north korea to have nuclear weapons. we also agreed to robustly implement the u.n. security council resolution and all parties will faithfully take part in implementing this resolution. also

the korean peninsula continues to deteriorate. the united states needs to take a central role in determining how to engage peon yang and send a message, north korea cannot use illicit weapons programs, nor can it arrest american citizens on trumped up charges and fined them guilty in a closed before trial. these will invite further isolation, greater hardship for the north korean people and continued rejection by the international community. president obama is seeking to engage meaningfully on this issue ended restoration is working with many of our friends and allies in the region to craft a strong multilateral response. the stakes are too high for and uncoordinated policy. we must make clear that violation of international law and basic human rights have serious consequences. i believe north korea continues to be a critical threat to our national security and the security of friends and allies in the region. we have to prioritize this issue as long as north korea continues these provocative and dangerous actions. you recently qu

deleterious effect on security arrangements throughout northeast asia and specifically on the korean peninsula, and they realize this is not in their interest. i can't speak for the government of china obviously, only to say that hour in priscian is we came away from these very intensive consultations in beijing that north korea seized the current situation and the evolution of the situation in very large the same way that we do. as to what north korea, i'm sorry, with regard but china is or is not. prepared to do and what the potential action might be a reluctant to publicly comment about that. i think that is largely up to china and i would say we have to judge china on the basis what it does over the next several months. but china is also a country that has grave concerns about instability in the region, and i think we will continue to work with them very closely and to try to ensure we can as we have to date to operate very much on a common front, and indeed with other partners in the region. >> apart from multilateral approaches, to china can you tell specifically are you able to tell us

north korea in conjunction with the multilateral effort to achieve the denuclearization of the korean peninsula. if we as we have stated repeatedly, the united states has no hostile and tend toward the people of north korea, nor are we a threatening to change the north korean regime into force. we remain committed to the september 2005 joint statement from the six party talks, the core goal of which is the verifiable in denuclearization of the korean peninsula through peaceful means. we believe it did before its north korea's own best interest to return to serious negotiations to pursue this goal. the united states position remains unchanged. we will not accept north korea as a nuclear weapon state. in in short, mr. chairman, diplomatic outreach will remain possible if north korea shows an interest in abiding by its international obligations and improving his relations with the outside world. if not, the speak -- to the united states will do it must to provide for our own security and that our allies. we will work with the international community to take defensive measures and to bring pressure

north korea in conjunction with the multilateral effort to achieve the denuclearization of the korean peninsulaas we have stated repeatedly, the united states has no hostile intent toward the people of north korea, nor are we threatening to change the north korean regime through force. we remain committed to the september 2005 joint statement from the six-party talks. the core goal of which is the verifiable denuclearization of the korean peninsula through peaceful means. we believe it befits north korea's own best interest to return to serious negotiations to pursue this goal. negotiations to pursue this

sense of the congress that north korea should seize all hostile and detablizing activity on the korean peninsula. second, it calls on north korea to re-engage in dialogue with south korea, as well as with the six-party talks. third, it reaffirms our unconditional and unwavering commitment to our alliance, partnership with the republic of korea. as we are all aware, north korea's recent hostile activities has once again brought world attention to the fradge aisle, peace and security framework -- fragile, peace and security framework on the peninsula of korea. north korea conducted another nuclear test, launched several intercontinental ballistic missiles and expanded all interkorean agreements, including the armistice that has maintained peace between north and south korea since 1953. even more alarming, mr. speaker, north korea removed the iaea inspectors at yongbin and starting its plutonium production program within the ultimate aim of weaponizing its nuclear materials. meanwhile, amid the hostile brinkmanships, two american journalists were captured, tried and sentenced to 12 years in prison

a responsible and constructive manner to achieving denuclearization of the nuclear -- of the korean peninsula and establishing stability in the region. thank you. >> the security council voted in favor of item 74, proceeding with conviction in the objective of the proliferation -- of the anti proliferation of nuclear weapons. we think it is a major can do sieve to the achievement of the final goal of the total elimination of nuclear weapons. it is a vital tool to be favorable for the promotion of the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. we have voted for the resolution because the resolution is balance one. during the process of deliberation on this issue, we have emphasized our view of supporting the measures at aimed at preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the development of ballistic missile technologies. also, the implementation of those measures must not adversely affect the normal livelihood of the people and the legitimate humanitarian, economic, and development activities and then of the democratic people's republic of korea. it is to be in concordance with the

parties concerned in a responsible and constructive manner to achieving denuclearization of the korean peninsula and for maintaining peace and stability in the northeast region. thank you very much. >> in voting in favor of resolution 1874 from our conviction in the objective of nonproliferation of nuclear weapons. we believe that it is not only an effective measure condeucive to the achievement of the final goal of the total elimination of nuclear weapons in the world, but also as an effective tool to guarantee an environment for free of the promotion of the nuclear entity but for peaceful purposes. we have voted for the resolution because the resolution is a balanced one. during the process of the council's deliberation on this issue, we have emphasized our view that while supporting the measures aimed at preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the development of ballistic missile technologies, in the resolution 1718 the implementation of those measures must not affect the normal livelihood of the people and the legitimate humanitarian , economic, and development activities in and

reiterated the first question he got today the priority of ensuring the denuclearization of the korean peninsula. >> but why can't you speak on ross rexx. >> there are no personal announcements to make. >> is he here? >> i don't know where he is, but i can assure you where ever he is he is working for the administration, on behalf of the administration. [inaudible] >> it's not right. >> what does that mean? >> it means i don't have any policy or personnel announcements regarding dennis ross. >> that doesn't necessarily mean the story is wrong. is that what you are suggesting? that i am suggesting if i had a personnel announcement to make regarding dennis ross, i think they should. [inaudible] >> i'm telling you that the president has enormous confidence, the president doesn't have any personal announcements to make. >> i have no personnel announcement to make. >> she didn't make every traction and i am not going to belabor that. >> i would be one busy man if that were the case. >> can you translate some of this, three times presently set talk about the fermentation should between south korea and

they're working to denuclearize the korean peninsula. north korean missiles could threaten the continental u.s., this comes from william lind before the senate armed services committee today. the house coming in momentarily to attend legislative work today. $106 billion for the wars in iraq and afghanistan this fiscal year. . the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offed by our chaplain, father coughlin. chaplain coughlin: lord god, we know the truth when still hidden by our mind's eye and our hearts filled with hidden desires, we bring our needs to you in prayer. sometimes we are simply he later by hope -- elated by hope. often we are overwhelmed by the reality of daily concerns. occasionally we are totally blinded by the emotional force field around us. yet we try to clear the air with our prayer. help us, lord, to humbly admit that at times we are not fully conscious of what is our greatest need. dealing with issues that are beyond psychological admission or sociological determination or political timing, lord, we are led to a deep

we share an interest in preventing further destabilization on the korean peninsula and more broadly inthe northeast asian region. we are working together on that end, and the message to north korea is that it does not benefit from taking further steps that destabilize the peninsula or the larger region. indeed, it pays a price for that action. >> ambassador, what was the reason? >> no symbolic message at all. we have more to extremely hard over the course. -- we have ward to extremely hard -- we have worked extremely hard to get to where we got to today. we're confident -- we were confident that we were going to get a unanimous vote. we had that, and with that, i was comfortable being here today. >> if there is a change in government, if iran as nuclear power, that it is not used for these purposes? >> american policy with respect to iran and its nuclear program is not dependent on which the administration is governing iran. the islamic republic of iran ought to not pursue its nuclear program, its nuclear weapons program, and that will not change, depending on the outcome of the electi

as the situation on the korean peninsula continues to deteriorate the u.s. needs to take a central role in determining how best to engage p'yongyang and also send a clear message to north korea cannot use illicit weapons programs, demand concessions from the international committee of monorchid the arrest american citizens are apparently trumped up charges and find them guilty in a closed-door trial. these actions will only invite further isolation, greater hardship for the north korean people and the chorus continued rejection by the international community. i am pleased that president obama is seeking to engage meaningfully on this issue in the administration is working with many of our friends and allies in the region and that the united nations to craft a strong multilateral response. the stakes are far too high for an ad hoc uncoordinated policy and we must mak c

the current existence and risk of a proliferation of weapons usable fissile material on the korean peninsula constitute a continuing, unusual, and extraordinary threat to national security and foreign policy of the united states. for these reasons i have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency and maintain certain restrictions with respect to north korea and north korean nationals that would otherwise have been lifted in proclamation 8271 of june 26, 2008. signed, barack obama, the white house, june 24, 2009. the speaker pro tempore: referred to the committee on the speaker pro tempore: will the gentleman from pennsylvania , mr. altmire -- pursuant to house resolution 573 and rule 18, the chair declares the house in the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for the further consideration of the bill h.r. 2892. will the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. altmire, kindly take the chair. the chair: the house is in the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for further consideration of h.r. 2892 which the clerk will report by title. the cl

korea broke out, we had a small army taskforce totally overwhelmed by the north koreans, being pushed down the peninsula. what did the air force do? they saw -- they sent 90 b 29s with the proposition that if they firebombed a bunch of cities, the same stupidity, and what happens was the commanders diverted the be 29s, close support. 12,000 casualties in the first few months. by the way, just to contrast, at that time, the marine corps and the navy, they were very suited for close support, they did brilliant work as opposed to the air force that totally banning out on a mission. one of the most brilliant examples was the marine division. they save the day for the division, 7 chinese divisions, the opposite of the strategic bombing results. they leveled every big city in north korea. was the effect? we lost a bunch of bombers? resupply to the korean and chinese armies were unimpeded, the north koreans were not at all forced to go to the peace table which is another thing you will see over and over again. at the same time, you saw from the budget charts that there is a huge spike in spending particularly

it should honor its previous commitments to denuclearized the korean peninsula. it should shunt provocation and proliferation, but for now it's joyces have led it to face markedly stronger sanctions from the international community.