Thomas H. Andrews: “Sanctions, I believe, need to remain in place and that only when clear progress is demonstrated should we incrementally…”

It is my sincere hope that the United States and the international community will rise to the occasion of this historic moment.

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.

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.