His presence was evident to the people of Burma that they are not forgotten. He clearly sent the message that we are on the side of the oppressed. not the oppressor. BILL met with Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. and underscored Americas support for her courageous vigil for freedom in Burma. Congressman RICHARDSONs message gives hope to people isolated from the world both in Rangoon and in ramshackle refugee camps deep in the Jungle. The hill tribe people of Burma. who have fought the Burmese regime. are humble and innocent people. They have been subjected to forced relocations. starvation. inadequate shelter. poor medical care. disease. and constant threat of military attack.