Jim Webb: “The point could fairly be made that this is not the result of inefficiencies; it's the result of a national phenomenon.”

Yesterday was a really incredible day. And I have said many times that that came about, in my view, largely because of the courage of two people.

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

I respectfully ask the Committee to work with me to bring this legislation to the Senate floor.

For these reasons, I strongly believe that recognition for these six Virginia tribes is justified based on principles of dignity and fairness.