David Steinberg, distinguished professor of foreign service, on the U.S. needing to end its stalemate with Burma's military leaders:

"The military are going to be around in terribly influential positions in that society for the foreseeable future. And, it is very important that the United States deal with the military, know who they are, know the individuals, and then be able to appraise how we might affect change."

U.S. Diplomats Engaging Burma in Major Policy Change

November 2, 2009, Voice of America