Daniel R. Russel: “Our alliances with the Republic of Korea and with Japan contribute significantly to regional security, stability, and…”

This is a defensive measure aimed not at China but at North Korea.

What I am interested in is how can the United States Government work with Burmese law enforcement, ensure that they are not targeting or abusing people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity?

I categorically reject the assumptions that underlie your question, Congressman.

We will make an assessment based on the facts and we will calibrate our response to the elections based on our assessment of how credible, how transparent, how inclusive, how free and fair we think it was.