Jim Webb: “I think there's going to be a more militarily oriented hearing next week on this as well.”

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

We look forward to the visit of President Thein Sein next week.

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.