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Statement by the President on the Situation in Burma

Contact: White House, Office of the Press Secretary, 202-456-2580

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 /Standard Newswire/ -- The following is a statement by the President:

The world is watching the people of Burma take to the streets to demand their freedom, and the American people stand in solidarity with these brave individuals.  We feel admiration and compassion for the monks and peaceful protesters calling for democracy.  Every civilized nation has a responsibility to stand up for people suffering under a brutal military regime like the one that has ruled Burma for too long.  I call on all nations that have influence with the regime to join us in supporting the aspirations of the Burmese people and to tell the Burmese Junta to cease using force on its own people, who are peacefully expressing their desire for change.  By its own account, the Junta has already killed at least nine non-violent demonstrators, and many others have been injured and arrested as they seek to express their views peacefully.  I urge the Burmese soldiers and police not to use force on their fellow citizens.  I call on those who embrace the values of human rights and freedom to support the legitimate demands of the Burmese people.