Jim Webb: “It is an absolute pleasure serving with him, and I salute his resiliency.”

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.

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.

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…