Jim Webb: “A key part of your role as defined by the JADE Act is to consult with regional partners and others to coordinate policy.”

So to my staff, a heartfelt thanks, and to each of those who have served with us, I say again, thank you for your contributions to our staff and, most importantly, to our country. And I say also again that I will continue to expect great…

It is imperative that the United States policy be based on a clear set of principles that everyone here at home and in the region can understand.

There is no question for the United States that the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty obligation extends to the Senkakus.

We look forward to the visit of President Thein Sein next week.