Daniel R. Russel: “I believe that TPP does not come at the expense of human rights.”

Our strategy is based on deterrence, on diplomacy, and on pressure.

It is clear that no amount of dredging or construction will alter or enhance the legal strength of a nation's territorial claims.

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.

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