Jim Webb: “I can't emphasize strongly enough how important it is that, first of all, the law be obeyed here.”

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

We do support the validity of internationally accepted Exclusive Economic Zones, those that are set out under basically agreed-upon international law.

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.

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…