Daniel R. Russel: “I am pleased to report today, Mr. Chairman, that our alliances with both countries have never been stronger.”

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?

What we are pushing for, Congressman, is for the military in Burma and for the government to exercise maximum restraint.

First and foremost, human rights is central to our foreign policy and central to our Vietnam policy.

We have no better allies or partners than Japan and the Republic of Korea.