Jim Webb: “I would like to express my appreciation to Senator Brown and Senator Graham for their continued service in uniform, as…”

If the government is so repressive that it deliberately kills its own people--that is the standard where you say that government no longer has validity--then it does not matter how powerful that government is.

I think we really need to work here in the Congress on having a clear, objective methodology that everyone can understand around the world.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2985

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