"the United States is the world's oldest democracy, and one of the values that we uphold is the rights of individual people to choose their path forward."
"It is difficult to believe that any responsible member of the international community would hesitate to take action against Burma's military junta which has committed genocide against the Rohingya Mus..."
"What is happening in Burma is devastating. My heart breaks, continues to break for the Rohingya who continue to suffer unimaginable atrocities at the hands of the genocidal Burmese military are Tatmad..."
"I have been proud to work with my colleagues on this committee, to demonstrate Congress' unequivocal support for the Burmese people seeking a return to democracy, as well as our strong condemnation of..."
"The United States must continue to support the people of Burma as they stand up to the military junta and to bring to justice those responsible for egregious human rights violations and crimes against..."
"This is unacceptable. And I urge the Administration to demand stronger action in the United Nations to hold the Tatmadaw accountable."
"the fight for freedom, you know, for those in the National Unity Government that are listening to this, that is a step in the right direction."
"I do hope that, moving forward, central to our efforts to advocate for democratic values that we will look at some of the illicit activities that are certainly contributing to the proliferation of cri..."
"I would like to echo Representative Spanberger's concerns about the lack of envoys who have been confirmed throughout the region..."
"I would also like to pick up on the issue that Representative Connolly raised, and that is the serious error that the Trump Administration made in walking away from the TPP..."
"I think, you know, for folks that are watching this, as well as for our witnesses and members of the Administration, you've seen bipartisan support for engagement and, you know, a desire from the memb..."