As somebody who's grappled with these regional issues as Governor and now Senator, to actually see there's an advantage of this three-part jurisdiction sometimes is harder to see.

You can be at peace with another country, and that country isn't necessarily your friend; you can be friends with a country, and that doesn't necessarily mean that country is your ally.

85 percent of the Japanese people have a positive opinion about the United States.

The alliance that we have with Japan, I think, is the essential tool for us to remain properly involved in this emerging dynamic in Asia.

The past 60 years have produced a dramatically different Asia from the region that had been ravaged by World War II.

I think it's entirely natural that we, in the United States, are focusing on China.

The fact that we are falling behind is so troubling to me.

I want to thank Mr. Olson for his leadership, too, on this issue.

The business community, particularly the large businesses, have been very silent on these issues.

I want to thank the Chairman Gordon for his service.

We strongly oppose killing whales for commercial gain.

Is the ECI an appropriate index to use to adjust military basic pay rates annually?

I have deep concerns that some, DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen and DNC Chairman Tim Kaine in particular, are dangerously fanning the flames by suggesting -- suggesting that these incidents be used as a political weapon.

I have deep concerns that some, DCCC Chairman, Chris Van Hollen and DNC Chairman Tim Kaine in particular are dangerously fanning the flames by suggesting -- suggesting that these incidents be used as a political weapon.

I will not -- I will not release them, because I believe such actions will only encourage more to be sent.

Republican leaders are themselves engaging in actions and rhetoric that previously would have been limited to fringe elements of the Republican Party.

Turkey has been an ally of ours since the Korean war, when they fought alongside us during that difficult period.

There are no circumstances--none--in which we should put our people unreasonably at risk, where they cannot take actions in order to protect themselves.