"I remain deeply, deeply troubled by reports of serious human rights abuses in the Philippines, and Vietnam in particular, and by ongoing genocide, genocide against Rohingya Muslims."
"It is very clear that it is, in part, a retribution or reprisal because of the really fantastic investigative reporting that Rappler has done."
"I am sure that they will speak against Burma/Myanmar. I am sure they will speak for their people. But they will not have an effect nor will they be suitably recognizing our efforts unless they point t..."
"I cannot imagine that they could hear it with any greater emphasis or eloquence than we just heard from the gentleman from Texas."
"We want all of our Presidents to speak more about human rights."
"So first they used genocide and ethnic cleansing against the people, then they burn the village, then they build something where the village used to be."
"And I will point out the Government of Vietnam puts a substantial effort into trying to encourage Americans to go visit Vietnam and be tourists and spend money."
"One of the hallmarks of an antidemocratic government is when they criminalize speech."
"And no one in Burma/Myanmar should think that the solution is bigger and nicer refugee camps in Bangladesh. The solution is for people to go back to their homes."
"the importance to the United States of treating Michael fairly according to human law and due process"
"international standards would require first that you be allowed to talk to your husband by phone"