I respect them both for their courage, and for their commitment to their country, and also for their foresight in accomplishing political reforms ahead of economic reforms.
Reform is not irreversible, and continued democratic change is not inevitable.
Our bilateral relationship can never be fully normalized until we are fully satisfied that any illicit ties to North Kor...
If confirmed, I will encourage Tajikistan to develop its agriculture sector and improve the regulatory environment for f...
We have asked the Government of Sri Lanka to provide regular and public updates.
It is critical to maintain this partnership going forward.
The 2013 Presidential election will be an opportunity for the government to demonstrate its commitment to these fundamen...
Human rights abuses, including military impunity, continue.
The rule of law requires an independent and effective judiciary.
refugees from Burma should only return voluntarily, and when they can do so safely and in dignity.
One of the most important tasks of American statecraft over the next decade will be to lock in a substantially increased...