Jim Webb: “This is the division, in terms of the debate.”

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.

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.