[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 71 (Monday, May 11, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S5312]
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                            AUNG SAN SUU KYI

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, word has reached me that the health of 
Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has taken a turn for the worse 
and that the Burmese Government is not allowing her to get the medical 
attention she needs. I join the administration in calling for Burmese 
officials to allow her doctor the access he needs to treat her. The 
Obama administration is currently reviewing our Nation's policies 
toward Burma.
  It is important for the international community to press for Suu 
Kyi's unconditional release. We also need to continue to call for an 
end to the attacks against ethnic minorities.
  Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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