date:Aug 11, 2014
tary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel told reporters in Washington on Aug. 4.
Although we are mindful of the successes thus far and incremental progress in the democratic reforms, ultimate success is not pre-ordained, Russel said. Its a goal for which the Burmese are striving, and it is a goal that we, the United States, very much want to help them to attain.
Kerrys predecessor, Hillary Clinton, in 2012 announced the easing of some U.S. sanctions -- lifting some travel