Mr. President. rather than repeating last years mistake by gratuitously and even mistakenly criticizing the Thai Government. we should correct the record. Similar considerations apply on the question of Burmese migrants in Thailand. Last years foreign operations bill required a report on the Thai Governments efforts to impede support for Burmese democracy advocates. exiles. and refugees. and did so in a way that seemed to link this issue to the imposition of conditions on Thailands participation in IMET. The bill completely ignored the heavy burden imposed on Thailands economy over a period of many years by the large numbers of Burmese and migrants and refugees from other countries in the region who have made their way to Thailand. The bill completely ignored the assistance Thailand is providing to these migrants and refugees. as well as Thai facilitation of the assistance provided by private and international relief agencies. Mr. President.
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