U.S. Senator Kerry gives press conference in Beijing

U.S. Senator and Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry, D-MA, gives an impromptu press conference to deliver a statement regarding North Korea's announcement of a successful nuclear test, in Beijing on May 25, 2009. Kerry issued the following statement today on the announcement by North Korea that it has successfully completed nuclear tests: "North Korea's reckless, stubborn and persistent steps to attract international attention will never buy it the security, legitimacy and respect it seeks." (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)