Thomas H. Andrews: “We did not declare it a genocide and we did not immediately lead the world in action and response.”

The people of Burma need to know that the people of the United States and the world are with them not only in word but in deed.

There are strong indications that the Burmese junta is engaging in crimes against humanity.

I think what needs to happen is a very tough clear sanctions policy, but more importantly, on top of that a coordinated focused diplomatic initiative and emergency summit.

We need to have a very aggressive, strong, principled stand and not just words but action that can mobilize the region and the world with us.