Daniel R. Russel: “We believe strongly that diplomacy is the right vehicle for addressing this set of problems.”

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

We will make an assessment based on the facts and we will calibrate our response to the elections based on our assessment of how credible, how transparent, how inclusive, how free and fair we think it was.

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