Jim Webb: “the fate of these societies and their political evolution rests not with us, the United States Government or NGOs, it…”

The disagreements over sovereignty and the potential for conflict have only increased.

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

I ask to speak on an amendment I have sent to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Amendments are not in order at this time, but it can be submitted.

Senator Webb, your efforts with respect to Burma have played an essential role in this regard.