Philip D. Murphy

We ask them to find in their own hearts compassion for fellow human beings who need basic dignity.

I could not agree with you more that this is a human tragedy, and we don't want to see history repeat itself.

If this crisis is not managed and the violence brought to an end, it can have an impact on the neighborhood.

The horrific actions that have taken place in northern Rakhine State are beyond troubling.

Ambassador Haley in New York said what has taken place appears to be a sustained campaign to cleanse the country of an ethnic minority.

The transition to an elected government allowed the will of the people to be expressed.

The security forces there in northern Rakhine State bear considerable responsibility for what we have called a disproportionate response.

I would agree with you that it is a significant mistake on the part of Burmese stakeholders to prohibit the U.N. agencies to have access to northern Rakhine State.

Congress needs to change what Congress did in 1977.

These programs are force multipliers for our partners. We can't do these engagements alone.

We are mortgaging modernization to meet readiness right now, Congressman. And we can't risk anything else when it comes to readiness.

First, this is a cancer in our society and our Army.