Jim Webb

For me, that is my bottom line on the process that is now in place.

I don't think we should vilify regimes, even if we don't like them, because it makes negotiations more difficult.

A significant portion of which is usually channeled to assist exile groups conducting covert operations inside the country.

It's also going to be a critical component of what China does in the future.

I think right now what's important for the United States--although we have our reservations, and we've stated those very clearly--but, in the current environment, we think much more dialogue and discussion inside the country is an…

She welcomes the U.S. approach, but she believes that there should be a parallel dialogue with the opposition.

I am greatly disappointed that no Buddhist Monks or members of Burma's democracy movement were invited to testify in this hearing.

Sanctions are both highly effective and necessary.

The 2010 elections will only bring legitimacy and stability to the country if they are broad-based and include all key stakeholders.

I think if we're going to exploit that fluidity we have to think beyond the process itself, and think a little bit more creatively about how to exploit the changes that are going to take place within the system.

Our aspirations should not be deterred by the different roads that we have to take to achieve them.

I was one of those who resisted lifting the trade embargo against Vietnam, for a number of years.

I think we should be thinking of all of this in terms of building for a future government that will be more open and liberal.

Nothing I have said should suggest any changes in the long-term aims we all share--a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Burma.

I support very much the administration's new support for increased humanitarian assistance, and scaling up of aid, I believe, should be a top priority.

Along those lines, if the government itself were to request technical and other assistance with respect to the elections, is the State Department prepared to provide that?

This afternoon the East Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee will examine American policy toward Burma.

Sanctions should be reduced carefully but immediately.

Senator Webb is sponsoring it in the Senate.

What we're after here is the proper communications in the region and maintaining the kind of balance.

I think it was a great hearing.

I would say the jury is probably out, but the data points seem to be there.

One of the main points in the communique was concern about peace and stability in the region.

They believe they have economic issues that are at risk because of the imbalance.

I would say that--frankly, I think there's a great concern in the Vietnam Government about this.