"I think there is a view that some of the problems--in fact, a substantial component of the problems that Burma faces economically--are a result of, really, tragic mismanagement of the economy by the regime."
"I'll look forward to continuing that dialogue here on the subcommittee, as well."
"I favor lifting all economic sanctions, but I also favor more robust efforts to press for economic and related governance reforms, separate from any political agenda."
"We should also negotiate with the Burmese on the basis that their primary national goal of the unity of the Union is a shared goal of the United States."
"I agree with Professor Steinberg that some kind of federalism is the only possible solution."
"And this is one of my points with respect to the involvement that I've had over the years in Vietnam."
"The Burmese military regime has attempted to silence our voices, and this hearing would have presented a strong opportunity for the Senate to hear directly from the legitimate leaders of Burma."
"I was disappointed by your hearing yesterday, which I saw as rather one-sided."
"I am not sanguine about early progress, but what has been done in the past months and this hearing itself are important beginnings and should be continued and expanded."
"I don't take a back seat to you or anybody else when it comes to aspiring for democratic governments in that part of the world."
"Well, intellectually, the questions are, first of all, whether this document and the implementing legislation are basically final documents, No. 1."