Jim Webb: “I think it is a change for the better.”

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.

There is no question for the United States that the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty obligation extends to the Senkakus.

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