    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [May 27, 2008]
    [Page 730]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Situation in Burma
    May 27, 2008

        I am deeply troubled by the Burmese regime's extension of National
    League for Democracy general secretary and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung
    San Suu Kyi's house arrest on May 27. Aung
    San Suu Kyi's current house arrest dates back to May 2003, when she was
    detained following the murderous assault by regime-sponsored thugs on
    her motorcade in Depayin. The United States calls upon the regime to
    release all political prisoners in Burma and begin a genuine dialogue
    with Aung San Suu Kyi, the National League for Democracy, and other
    democratic and ethnic minority groups on a transition to democracy.
        The United States will continue to help the people of Burma recover
    from the devastation of Cyclone Nargis and will continue to support the
    Burmese people's long-term struggle for freedom. Laura and I look forward to the day when the people of Burma
    know true liberty and democracy.