Daniel R. Russel

We have no better allies or partners than Japan and the Republic of Korea.

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

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.

We entirely agree. And I think that as frustrated and unhappy as all of us are at North Korea's ability to continue to develop its missile and its nuclear programs, the scorecard of the administration shows very significant successes in…

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.

What we are pushing for, Congressman, is for the military in Burma and for the government to exercise maximum restraint.

She spoke out clearly in defense of religious freedom and the responsibility of a democracy to protect minorities.

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.

There is nothing fair about reserving 25 percent of the legislature for the military.