Lincoln, NE – Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01) today made the following statement on North Korea’s nuclear test:

“An unthinkable system has once again acted in an unthinkable manner. While much of the world slept, North Korea exploded a nuclear weapon for the second time this year. This deplorable provocation, in defiance of the civilized community of nations, has no easy answer or response. While it is clear that North Korea’s closest ally, China, protested the explosion, the key to stopping this nuclear arms race lies with China's willingness to meaningfully challenge such rogue behavior.”

North Korea’s fifth nuclear test follows the launch by North Korea of three medium range missiles while China hosted a summit meeting for world leaders, commonly known as the G20 Summit.     

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