Daniel R. Russel: “The stability and the security of the Pacific region is a vital U.S. national interest.”

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

I think that this is a classic case of Beijing seeking to exploit the inherent rights and freedoms of maritime user states in UNCLOS, without accepting the limitations and the responsibilities of UNCLOS members.

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

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