Jim Webb: “Frankly, we don't see any strain on the force, the way it's working.”

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.

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…