Daniel R. Russel: “What we are pushing for, Congressman, is for the military in Burma and for the government to exercise maximum restraint.”

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?

The net effect of China's behavior is to strengthen the pull on United States engagement and presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

First and foremost, human rights is central to our foreign policy and central to our Vietnam policy.

The President was able to point out that the United States will not compromise with our security or with the security of our allies.