Dhaka, 18th July 03: "Following US House of Representative?s overwhelming vote in favour of sanctioning Burma, the Arakanese political parties in exile in a statement dated today welcomed the move. Seven Arakanese political parties representing the Arakanese people welcomed the 418 -2 House vote on 15th July 03 that occurred a month after the 97 -1 Senate vote. They hoped the move would give a strong support to the cause of restoration of democracy..."