Thomas H. Andrews: “Junta forces have slaughtered thousands of civilians, bombed and burned villages, and displaced millions of people.”

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

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.

This is a security issue, if I have ever seen one, and it demands the attention of the world at the highest levels.

This is the single largest source of revenue flowing into the hands of these criminals. So I think it is critical that we cut it off.