The leaders of the movement for democracy in Burma. particularly a gallant young woman. the daughter of the national hero of Burma who was the founder of the Burmese Republic. a woman by the name of Aung San Suu Kyl. and her associate. a former Minister of Defense. U Tin Oo. have both been put under house arrest. The people of Burma are becoming increasingly desperate. For over 40 years they have suffered from the depredations of one of the most repressive and xenophobic regimes ever known in the history of mankind. a nation rich in natural and human resources which could have provided all of its people with a good and decent existence has been driven to the depths of despair and into the pits of poverty. This resolution which we have brought before the House today. Senate Concurrent Resolution 61. has already passed the Senate.
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The Burmese regime is described as one of the most repressive and xenophobic regimes ever known.