Jim Webb: “The attention that's being given right now, at all levels, is just incredible compared to what was going on then.”

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

We do support the validity of internationally accepted Exclusive Economic Zones, those that are set out under basically agreed-upon international law.

However, the administrative process which is the specific topic of your hearing today, is subject to unreasonable delays, lacks clear guidance and is expensive.

I ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Virginia.