[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 92 (Thursday, June 20, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1126-E1127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 AUNG SAN SUU KYI AND HER WORK IN BURMA

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                         HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE

                               of hawaii

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 1996

  Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, today there was a ceremony 
commemorating the

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51st birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi, the rightful leader of Burma. It 
highlighted the continuing repression occurring in Burma. As you know, 
Burma is ruled by a brutal military dictatorship which rejects the 
mandate of the democratic elections of 1990.
  Although Aung San Suu Kyi is no longer under house arrest, the 
military regime has been stepping up its repressive measures against 
her and her party, the National League for Democracy. As the sixth 
anniversary of the democratic election approached, over 200 people were 
arrested. Recently, the regime released half of the detainees. These 
arrests were the latest example of the egregious human rights situation 
in Burma.
  Aung San Suu Kyi and members of the National League for Democracy did 
not give in to the fear of retribution. They held rallies these past 
two weekends and will continue to meet.
  I say to Anug San Suu Kyi, thank you for your courage and devotion to 
principle, you inspire all of us. You are a very courageous woman, who 
has endured uncomprehensible hardships. We will continue to help 
restore you and the rightfully elected parliament to power in Burma and 
end the horrendous human rights violations.

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