Jim Webb: “By placing sanctions against Burma's regime, the U.S. proves its seriousness about national reconciliation and…”

When you make that determination, you should be making it in the U.S. Congress not by one individual of whichever party who happens to be the President.

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

Yesterday was a really incredible day. And I have said many times that that came about, in my view, largely because of the courage of two people.

The disagreements over sovereignty and the potential for conflict have only increased.