Jim Webb: “China's evolution has changed the regional economic balance, has enabled China to expand its political influence.”

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

I am committed to trying to make this policy work, at the same time to reduce the frictions that are causing it problems.

I would like to take some time at this point to talk about some events in Asia. I think we all need to be paying very close attention to them. Before I do that, I would like to clarify my position on the vote we are going to be taking this…

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…