We are going to put a spotlight on human rights issues.
There is no peace without development and no development without peace.
So we want you to give this the highest priority in trying to resolve.
It is imperative that we maintain favorable relationships with all of our regional partners, including Palau.
I think it is very important the President has been very actively engaged in the regional organizations, including ASEAN...
The problem in Timor-Leste is more with the police and excessive use of force.
For a democracy, that is an issue that is a major, major concern.
The Obama administration is taking a strong leadership not just in the United States but internationally.
In part because of our efforts, in part mostly because of the efforts of the Indonesian Armed Forces and the court syste...
We have a direct economic interest in the peaceful resolutions of the maritime disputes.
We want respect for human rights because that is not only our values, but it is also important for a stable country.
We want the countries to resolve them peacefully through direct negotiations.
The importance of our special relationship with Palau is most clearly manifested in the U.S. defense posture in the Asia...
The countries you are headed to are important U.S. partners in building regional stability and prosperity.
Senator Whitehouse has taken a very strong interest on these issues.
It is hard to have a sustainable democracy with that type of economic circumstance.
As you know, President Obama has the rebalance to Asia agenda.
By funding and ratifying this agreement, we will be meeting our commitments and demonstrating to Palau that our commitme...
