[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 74 (Tuesday, May 6, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S3752]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL FOR AUNG SAN SUU KYI

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I had a chance earlier this morning to 
attend the signing ceremony for legislation to award Aung San Suu Kyi 
the Congressional Gold Medal. I wish to thank the President and the 
First Lady for their continued support on this issue.
  For more than 20 years, Aung San Suu Kyi's support for justice and 
democracy has placed her at odds with the tyranny and oppression of the 
Burmese junta. She and her supporters have combated the brutality of 
the junta with peaceful protests and resistance. Suu Kyi has chosen 
dignity as her weapon, and she has found allies around the world to aid 
her in this struggle.
  By awarding Suu Kyi the Congressional Gold Medal, we are letting the 
world know the American people would stand with her and the freedom-
loving people of Burma.

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