Daniel R. Russel

Our relationships with our partners is not one of force; it is one of cooperation and one of persuasion.

Our ability to ensure both for ourselves and for others the unimpeded right to navigate, to conduct lawful commerce is at the heart of our economic interests as well as our national security interests.

I believe that a withdrawal of the U.S. presence from the South China Sea would result in a tactical accommodation by the countries of Southeast Asia with China.

This is a defensive measure aimed not at China but at North Korea.

I am proud of America's record as an advocate for democracy, and I am proud of the TPP agreement that this administration has negotiated.

I categorically reject the assumptions that underlie your question, Congressman.

The stability and the security of the Pacific region is a vital U.S. national interest.

The U.S. is a Pacific nation, and our future is inextricably intertwined with the growth of the Pacific region.

Congressman Rohrabacher put his finger on a paradox, on a dilemma in Burma, which is that at the same time that the government and the leaders are putting a tremendous amount of effort into firming up the union by reaching ceasefire…

Regrettably, this is not an environment where any political leaders seem prepared to step up and to speak out forcefully in defense of the rights of the Muslim minority and particularly of the Rohingya.

Yes, the opposition would have to win 66 percent of the seats in Parliament in order to mitigate the structural bias built in by 25 percent allocation to the military.

What I am interested in is how can the United States Government work with Burmese law enforcement, ensure that they are not targeting or abusing people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity?