Jim Webb: “I am committed to trying to make this policy work, at the same time to reduce the frictions that are causing it…”

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…

I have been in a number of meetings where each of you took us to the woodshed about needing to try harder.

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

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.