Joe Biden issues statement condemning government of Burma and calling for interantional cooperation

[Steve_in_California]

October 3, 2007
Press Release

BIDEN Statement on Situation in Burma


Washington, DC – Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE) issued the following statement today on the ongoing protests in Burma:

“Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard testimony on what has become known as Burma’s “Saffron Revolution” and the brutal suppression of monks, students, and other peaceful protestors by the government of Burma. The violent crackdown on unarmed civilians is a great tragedy. The international community must work together to end almost two decades of disastrous military dictatorship in Burma and promote the peaceful transition to civilian rule.

“The Government of Burma relies heavily on military and economic assistance from China, Russia, India, and Thailand to sustain its grip on power. It has resisted repeated calls for reform from ASEAN, the United States, and the European Union. Those nations upon whom the Government of Burma continues to rely bear a special responsibility to use their influence to support political and economic reforms.

“At this critical juncture, I urge the United States government to work with China, India, Japan, the members of ASEAN and the world community on a strong, coordinated approach to encourage peaceful change in Burma and meet the enormous humanitarian needs of the Burmese people. I call on the Government of Burma to immediately release all political prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, and to cooperate fully with the UN Special Adviser Ibrahim Gambari so that he might continue his efforts to promote dialogue and national reconciliation.”

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[saltpoint]

1. Those are the remarks of a leader.

Which is why you heard them from Biden and not Bush.

[gateley]

2. Biden has always had a sense of justice for the oppressed and wronged. His

advice should be sought and heeded regarding any such dealings.

[Steve_in_California]

3. Biden is fast becoming the country's and the world's "go-to guy."

[murbley40]

4. Biden still at work.

[Froward69]

5. Glad everyone is catching on

To whom The Best candidate really is.

[gateley]

6. At times it seems as though the whole world is in turmoil. I would feel better

if Biden were at the helm at this time, more so than any of the other candidates. He's who we need NOW.

[jillan]

7. Biden and Leahy also wrote a letter to Musharraf in Pakistan

warning him of possible election fraud as Islamic fundies try to overtake Pakistan.

Biden needs to be President.

[murbley40]

8. kick