Jim Webb: “Thank you. Mr. Chairman, I would like to ask a couple questions. First of all, thank all of you for the details that you…”

We have had a lot of discussion over the last 6 years about the so-called pivot to Asia. I will say as someone who has spent a great deal of time in and out of east Asia that this pivot was heavily influenced by the actions, again, taken…

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

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

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