WASHINGTON, DC — House Foreign Affairs Committee Member Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement responding to reports that China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August:

“The reports that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is testing nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles under our noses are jarring. These actions are the defining moment in our competition with China and underscore the danger the CCP poses to the peace and stability of the region and the globe.

“Underestimating China’s military capabilities is a mistake with the potential to be cataclysmic. The Biden Administration must use every tool at its disposal to counter the growing CCP threat. It is imperative we make the necessary investments to equip our military with the tools, training, and resources to maintain our competitive edge. We must demonstrate peace through strength to reassure our allies and deter further Chinese aggression.”