"...21. Out of respect and deference to the mandate given by the people to the NLD Parliament members-elect and to members of other parties in the 1990 General Elections, the COMMITTEE REPRESENTING THE PARLIAMENT was successfully constituted on 16 September 1998 with authority to act from the majority of elected members. 22. Today, because of the mounting critical problems, the desire for change towards genuine democracy is growing stronger day by day. It is absolutely necessary that the Parliament that represents the people be convened to take the duties of government and to rule in accordance with law and solve our many problems. 23. The National League for Democracy will join hands with the people and struggle on till victory be ours"