"The process of reform in Burma is still far from complete, but the positive steps that have been taken should be met with a positive response from our own government."
"We consistently speak about India as a democracy, and in political terms, one would think that is true."
"I think the results in that so far are pretty mixed."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And Ambassador--congratulations. I wish you well in the new assignment, for which I know you are going to be confirmed."
"It is also important to note that the lifting of sanctions on Burma does not equal the establishment of full trading relations."
"I actually held a hearing a couple of years ago on the--what I was calling the situational ethics in American foreign policy where we tend to focus on different countries in different ways, depending ..."
"I am not a great fan of sanctions in general, and I believe if the circumstances require that they take place, that they should be clearly targeted."
"I am opposed to this legislation. I believe it is unnecessary."
"I certainly don't think they are in any way disregarded."
"I appreciate the Subcommittee's attention to legislation I have introduced: the Fort Monroe National Historical Park Establishment Act of 2011 (S. 1303)."
"S. 1303 has been carefully crafted over the past several months to incorporate a variety of views and priorities from local, state, federal, and national agencies, organizations, and stakeholders."