Do you believe it is important to hold accountable individuals of any military or security force who are involved in human rights abuses?

U.S. sanctions against North Korea are very limited.

I believe in miracles. So I am praying for the third, but I am not counting on it.

I would not spend a whole lot of time...trying to persuade the Chinese about the limited intentions we have for the radars.

The promotion of human rights and democratic processes is a central and fully integrated component.

We pride ourselves as Americans in our Judeo-Christian ethic, in our Constitution, our Bill of Rights.

Does the Senate Foreign Relations Committee want to check up or not on what the entire executive branch is doing to help China be more competitive?

I certainly support Senator Gardner's effort at the Asian Reassurance Initiative.

This is the most consequential region for America's future.

Nothing really of significance along the lines of what Senator Baucus is calling for can be achieved in Asia or the Indo-Pacific region without allies and partners.

human rights, democracy, and rule of law are fundamental components of who we are as a Nation

It is important to keep in mind that a country which brazenly and openly violates the human rights of its own citizens is a country that will not hesitate to use weapons of mass destruction against neighboring countries.

We have promoted democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, core values for all people...

China is now almost two decades into an ambitious and unprovoked military buildup, with a clear goal of supplanting the United States as the dominant military power in the region.

The clear prescription for the United States is that it needs to address the conventional capability and counter asymmetric moves by the Chinese.

To be effective, a National Defense Strategy must be birthed in a marriage between Congress and the Administration.

Like removing missiles from Turkey during the Cuban missile crisis.

Great nations are great peace builders. It was not just military power, and it was not just economic power. It was also a commitment to peace building.

Do you believe that individuals who knowingly played a direct and significant role in committing human rights violations against the Rohingya... should be held accountable to the full extent of U.S. and international law?

We see this all throughout Africa as well.

Chinese people are wonderful. It is great potential here for our two countries.

I cannot imagine addressing that concern without a normal relationship between North Korea and the United States.

I cannot imagine the Kim Jong-un regime giving up its nuclear arsenal in any world.

Make clear our commitment to the security of Taiwan.

The fact that Senator Dianne Feinstein supports this legislation I think is very important.