Jim Webb: “Stability is one issue. But being mandatorily committed to coming to the defense of a country...is very troublesome.”

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

The disagreements over sovereignty and the potential for conflict have only increased.

Yesterday was a really incredible day. And I have said many times that that came about, in my view, largely because of the courage of two people.

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