Philip D. Murphy

We would hope as a member of the Security Council, China could join us in recognizing the military's disproportionate response has exacerbated these problems.

I would just urge us to understand that sanctions are much preferred than using military, and in many cases, they have allowed us to get results without the use of our military.

We do not want to behave now in a way that reverts Burma back to military rule.

There is no reason to discount the credible reporting that such abuses have taken place.

We would like to see more champions, more vocal voices for the Rohingya and other repressed populations.

These kind of abuses, this kind of displacement threatens the transition to democracy, creates a much bigger risk for the attraction of international terrorism, and could set Burma back.

Broad sanctions could very well make those vulnerable populations that still remain more vulnerable.

My bosses have said it appears to be ethnic cleansing.

Our collective message to Burma stakeholders is clear: end the violence, protect civilians, expand humanitarian and media access.

The terrible treatment of the Rohingya is a real Achilles heel for this country and its transition.

I just do not understand. I still do not understand to this day how we think somehow we are better off having done that.

This current crisis is appalling. It is sad. It is outrageous.