Jim Webb: “I think you're right on the mark with regard to your view of this as a moral contract.”

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

I strongly believe that recognition for these six Virginia Tribes is justified based on principles of dignity and fairness and historical necessity.

So if Tiananmen occurred today with the Chinese Government rolling out tanks and killing hundreds, if not thousands, of its own people, that it would also fit the Panetta rule.

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…