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The State Department issued a public statement the day after we heard that Dr. Vu had been sentenced. We stated in that release that we were deeply concerned by the sentencing and we called for the release of Dr. Vu.
Vietnam is one of the most important countries in terms of our relationships in this part of the world.
We're very, very deeply concerned about transshipment of weapons systems material from North Korea to other parts of the world.
The thing I learned in politics is, quit while you are ahead.
We talk about human rights. 'Human rights' is something of an amorphous term...
I think that it's incumbent upon the Ambassador and other American Government officials who operate in China, whether it's from our Embassy or even visiting Members of the Congress, to take advantage of those different mechanisms of talk…
China is one of the few countries in the world that does not recognize riparian water rights downstream.
I've held two hearings on sovereignty issues, different kinds of sovereignty issues, both of which, I believe, we really could benefit from a more overt participation from the Chinese.
Secretary Locke, I would like to congratulate you on your nomination...
I believe the movement toward resolution in that part of the world could give China a major opportunity to demonstrate that it can assume some leadership.
I again reiterate that I think this is a major opportunity for United States-China relations.
Well, wouldn't you agree that one of the reasons that Burma hasn't made that choice is that they've had sanctions on them, and once sanctions were lifted--for instance, in Vietnam, once the trade embargo was lifted in 1994, it enabled a…
If confirmed, I will do my best to continue to strengthen relations between the United States and each of these five countries.
What type of model do you see for Burma's political and economic transition?
This is an absolutely critical issue. This is a core concern of ours.
I think, frankly, where Burma is today--I mean, ASEAN recognizes that Burma is an outlier, that Burma is somewhat of an embarrassment to the organization.
I think they realize, as we have, as I said in my statement, that pure engagement, pure pressure is not necessarily getting the results we want.