"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."
"This afternoon the East Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee will examine American policy toward Burma."
"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?"
"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."
"I was one of those who resisted lifting the trade embargo against Vietnam, for a number of years."
"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 ..."
"I am greatly disappointed that no Buddhist Monks or members of Burma's democracy movement were invited to testify in this hearing."
"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 discu..."
"Our aspirations should not be deterred by the different roads that we have to take to achieve them."
"The 2010 elections will only bring legitimacy and stability to the country if they are broad-based and include all key stakeholders."