Friday, October 27, 2006
NDP condemns North Korean claims of nuclear test - Monday October 9, 2006
OTTAWA – Today, NDP Leader Jack Layton denounced the reckless actions of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, who claims to have tested a nuclear weapon.
“Whether a nuclear test has been conducted or not, the claim is itself an irresponsible attempt to destabilize global security,” said Layton. “New Democrats are against the use and proliferation of nuclear weapons and fully support the United Nations in its attempt to regain control of this volatile situation.”
Layton also stated that Kim Jong Il’s tactics should not be allowed to frighten Canada into a new arms race.
“I don’t believe that participating in a star wars program or buying more weapons will do anything to improve our security. Instead of spurring a new global arms race Canada and other countries must work to renew commitment to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty,” said Layton.
Layton believes that all countries should commit to nuclear disarmament, and urges the Canadian government to support calls for North Korea to return to six-party talks.
“Escalation is not the answer. That is the message Canada should be sending to North Korea,” concluded Layton.
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