[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.