It also calls for Aung
San Suu Kyi to exercise moral leadership, something that is needed now
more than ever. We reject the army's claims that what is taking place in Burma is a
so-called counterterrorism measure. That is nonsense. It is textbook
ethnic cleansing; that is what it is. We should also encourage other governments to stay engaged and
continue to address the pressing needs of these refugees, needs that
will only grow as long as this situation remains unresolved. Lastly, we must also urge our own administration to hold members of
the Burmese military and security forces accountable for these
atrocities, and I have introduced sanctions legislation to do just
that. Mr.
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