The Great Smoky Mountain Journal

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Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 03:49 PM

Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) Responds To North Korea Nuke Test

U.S. Senator Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, responded to reports that North Korea conducted a nuclear test, making it the sixth and most powerful nuclear test to date.

“I spoke with General Kelly this morning as the president and his national security team continued their work to assess the situation in North Korea and communicate with our regional partners,” said Corker. “We stand ready to work with the administration to support a comprehensive strategy that not only places an emphasis on deterrence but also empowers our allies and partners in the region, who must do far more to confront this threat," he continued.