Despite the administration's stated attempt to engage Asia, the FY 2012 budget fails to provide the diplomatic funding and foreign assistance needed to rebalance our long-term and short-term strategic priorities.
Webb critiques the FY 2012 budget for lacking necessary funding for Asia.
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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.
I would like to take some time at this point to talk about some events in Asia. I think we all need to be paying very close attention to them. Before I do that, I would like to clarify my position on the vote we are going to be taking this…
I am committed to trying to make this policy work, at the same time to reduce the frictions that are causing it problems.
However, the administrative process which is the specific topic of your hearing today, is subject to unreasonable delays, lacks clear guidance and is expensive.
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