SANCHEZ STATEMENT ON NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR TEST

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), second ranked Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after North Korea conducted its third nuclear test.

“It is unfortunate that North Korea's new leader has failed to choose a path of more responsible leadership, and instead has resorted to continuing on a path of reckless and hostile behavior,” said Sanchez.  “North Korea's apparent nuclear test will only further isolate it as a rogue regime in the international community, and will exacerbate tensions in the region.”