I join my two colleagues in condemning ongoing abuses of internationally recognized human rights in Burma. I supported House Resolution 473 because it strongly urges the Burmese authorities to lift marital law and all restrictions on freedom of speech and expression. to release all persons confined for the peaceful expression of their political opinions. ineluding Daw Aung San Snu Kyi. and to commit to the prompt transition to a freely elected government. In addition. the resolution urges the Burmese authorities to provide credible and verifiable assurances that the repression that prompted the refugee exodus has ended and to permit the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees to be present in Burma and to monitor the return of refugees. Mr. Speaker.
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