Senator Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Sunday said much more must be done to deal with the North Korean nuclear threat.
He spoke in response to reports of a nuclear test by North Korea, 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 Senator 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.”