And First Lady Laura Bush continues to make public statements in support of the democratic movement in Burma. and we are all grateful to the First Ladys efforts In trying to bring about democratization within Burma. yet. the nation is still under military control and Aung San Suu Kyis fight for democratic rule continues. Burma is a nation in the heart of southeast Asia. It is bordered by China. Laos. Thailand. Bangladesh. and India. In a region that is working to establish firm stability. Burma is a cancer whose main exports are illegal drugs. diseases like HIV and AIDS. and refugees pouring into neighboring countries. The people of Burma and Southeast Asia deserve to live In a stable and thriving region. That is why the United States must continue to support efforts to establish peace and democratic rule in Burma.
Identified stereotypes
Burma is described as a 'cancer' exporting illegal drugs, diseases, and refugees.