U.S. Congressman Abercrombie (D-HI)

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Subject: U.S. Congressman Abercrombie (D-HI) and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Attn: Burma and Burmese Activists
Re: U.S. Congressman Abercrombie talked about Daw Suu on the House floor
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            AUNG SAN SUU KYI AND HER WORK IN BURMA 
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                   HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE

             in the House of Representatives

                 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1996

     Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, today there was a ceremony commemorating 
the 51st birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi, the rightful leader of Burma . It 
highlighted the continuing repression occurring in Burma . As you know, Burma 
is ruled by a brutal military dictatorship which rejects the mandate of the 
democratic elections of 1990.

     Although Aung San Suu Kyi is no longer under house arrest, the military 
regime has been stepping up its repressive measures against her and her party, 
the National League for Democracy. As the sixth anniversary of the democratic 
election approached, over 200 people were arrested. Recently, the regime 
released half of the detainees. These arrests were the latest example of the 
egregious human rights situation in Burma .

     Aung San Suu Kyi and members of the National League for Democracy did not 
give in to the fear of retribution. They held rallies these past two weekends 
and will continue to meet.

     I say to Anug San Suu Kyi, thank you for your courage and devotion to 
principle, you inspire all of us. You are a very courageous woman, who has 
endured uncomprehensible hardships. We will continue to help restore you and 
the rightfully elected parliament to power in Burma and end the horrendous human 
rights violations.

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