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2000

Clinton Human Rights Day 2000 Observance Remarks
Excerpts: Clinton Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Aung San Suu Kyi
December 6, 2000

Albright on Continuing Violation of Aung San Suu Kyi's Rights
Text: Suu Kyi forcibly removed from Rangoon train station
September 21, 2000

Foreign Ministers Joint Statement on Burmese Opposition
Text: Restraints on leaders "affront to people throughout the world"
September 11, 2000

U.S. Rejects Burmese Junta's Misinformation Campaign
Text: Burma should release Aung San Suu Kyi, other NLD leaders
September 7, 2000

Secretary Albright on Forcible Return of Aung San Suu Kyi
Text: U.S. outraged by treatment of Aung San Suu Kyi
September 2, 2000

Text: Gore Statement on Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi
Text: Condemns travel restrictions on Burmese democracy leader
August 31, 2000

Text: Albright Statement on Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi
Text: U.S. condemns Burma's violation of human rights
August 31, 2000

U.S. Deplores Treatment of Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi
Text: State Department statement
August 25, 2000

Albright, Aung San Suu Kyi at Community of Democracies Conference
Text: Albright Says Burma's prosperity depends on democracy
June 26, 2000

White House Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Burma
Text: U.S. prohibitions on investment in Burma will remain
June 19, 2000

Representative Tom Lantos Denounces Rangoon Regime
Text: Cites Albright on 10th anniversary of May 1990 election
May 23, 2000

President Clinton Renews Emergency Laws on Burma
Text: National Emergency to be extended beyond May 2000
May 18, 2000

Albright on 10th anniversary of Free Burma Elections
Transcript: National Endowment for Democracy event for Burma
May 16, 2000

U.S. on Burma Election Anniversary, Harassment of Opposition
Text: Deplores Burma regime's refusal to follow results of free elections
May 11, 2000

Report to Congress on Conditions in, U.S. Policy toward Burma
Text: Burma regime made no progress in the past six months
April 20, 2000

1999 Narcotics Report on the Asia-Pacific Region
Text: Statement of Explanation and Report on Burma
March 1, 2000

Burma Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 1999
Text: Citizens subject to arbitrary and brutal dictates of military regime
February 25, 2000

1999

Report to Congress on Conditions in, U.S. Policy toward Burma
Text: Burma regime made no progress in the past six months
November 4, 1999

Albright Remarks at ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference
Text: "Repression in Burma has generated economic disaster"
July 26, 1999

Albright Remarks to Sixth ASEAN Regional Forum
Text: Urges Burma to begin a dialogue with the democratic opposition
July 26, 1999

Remarks by the President to the International Labor Conference
Text: "Burma, stands in defiance of the ILO's most fundamental values"
June 16, 1999

Secretary Albright Radio Free Asia Remarks on Burma
Text: Albright to Burma military 'reverse course'
May 27, 1999

President Clinton Extends Authority for Burma Sanctions
Text: Federal Register Notice and Transmittal letter to Congress
May 18, 1999

Albright Remarks on Death of Dr. Michael Aris
Text: Albright calls government's denial of visa "callous"
March 27, 1999

Clinton Remarks on Death of Dr. Michael Aris
Text: Clinton says U.S. will keep working for Burma's freedom
March 27, 1999

U.S. Urges Burma to Issue Visa to Husband of Rights Activist
Text: State Department statement by James Foley
March 18, 1999

1998 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Burma
Text: Burma's longstanding severe repression of human rights continued in 1998
February 26, 1999

1998

Clinton Letter to Congress on Burma Sanctions
Text: SPDC still won't recognize results of 1990 elections
November 23, 1998

DUSTR Hayes Statement on Massachusetts Burma Law
Text: U.S. regrets EU, Japan requesting WTO dispute panel
October 20, 1998

Gare Smith Testimony before House Panels on Burma
Text: U.S. committed to pressing Burma regime for democracy
September 28, 1998

U.S. Department of Labor Catalogues Worker Rights Abuses in Burma
Text: Lack of democracy has proved harmful to worker rights
September 25, 1998

U.S. Deplores Detention of Burmese Opposition Figures
Text: Violates basic rights, freedoms of Burmese people
September 8, 1998

U.S. "Deeply Regrets" Burma's Failure to Convene Parliament
Text: Calls for dialogue between Burmese government, people
August 21, 1998

U.S. Asks Burma to Resolve Standoff with Aung San Suu Kyi
Text: U.S. concerned that Aung San Suu Kyi's health deteriorating)
August 20, 1998

Albright Remarks After Estrada Meeting
Transcript: U.S. concerned about detention of Aung San Suu Kyi)
July 28, 1998

Albright Says U.S. Deplores Restrictions on NLD Movements
Transcript: "Burma is not moving in the right direction"
July 27, 1998

Presidential Determination, Report on U.S. Burma Policy
Text: SPDC made no progress toward Burma democracy, rights
June 15, 1998

President Clinton Extends Authority for Burma Sanctions
Text: Transmittal letter to Congress and Federal Register notice
May 18, 1998

Program Seeks to Reduce Opium Cultivation in Wa Area
Text: U.S. Pledge to United Nations Drug Control Program for Burma
April 3, 1998

Shattuck Remarks to House Foreign Relations Panel
Text: Promotion of human rights key to U.S. foreign policy
April 1, 1998

1997

U.S. Strongly Condemns Harsh Burma Oppostion Sentences
Text: State Deputy Spokesman calls for release of political prisoners
December 16, 1997

Clinton Tells Congress Reasons for Burma Sanctions Continue to Exist
Text: President Clinton Letter to Congress
December 9, 1997

SLORC Has Made No Progress Toward Democracy, Quality of Life in Burma
Text: Semi-annual Report to Congress Regarding Conditions in Burma and U.S. Policy Toward Burma
December 2, 1997

Chorba: Misconceptions about the Declaration Have Gained Currency
Byliner: Ambassador Chorba on U.S. Human Rights Policy
U.S. Ambassador to Singapore
September 22, 1997

Shattuck: U.S. Can Play Significant Role in Asian Democracy
Official text: Statement on U.S. Democracy Promotion Activities in Asia
Washington, DC
September 17, 1997

U.S. Condemns Lack of Due Process in Trials of Democratic Opposition
Official text: Statement by State Dept. Spokesman James Rubin
Washington, DC
August 19, 1997

U.S. Condemns SLORC Arrests of Democratic Opposition Members
Official text: Statement by State Dept. Spokesman Nicholas Burns
Washington, DC
May 21, 1997

President Clinton: Sanctions Respond to Deepening Repression by SLORC
Official text: Message to Congress on Burma Investment Sanctions
Washington, DC
May 21, 1997

SLORC Actions Constitute Threat to U.S. Security, Foreign Policy
Official text: Executive Order Prohibiting New Investment in Burma
Washington, DC
May 21, 1997

President Clinton: "We seek to keep faith with the people of Burma"
Official text: Statement on Burma Investment Sanctions
Washington, DC
April 22, 1997

U.S. Imposes Ban on New American Investment in Burma
Official text: Statement by Secretary of State Albright
Washington, DC
April 22, 1997

U.S. "Regrets" Forced Repatriation of Burma Refugees
Official text: State Spokesman on Thai Repatriation of Karen Civilians
Washington, DC
February 27, 1997

Summary of State Department Human Rights Report on Burma
Official text: Burma continued human rights abuses in 1996
Washington, DC
January 30, 1997

U.S. Department of State Report on Burma Human Rights Practices for 1996
Washington, DC
January 30, 1997

U.S. Deplores Attacks on Refugee Camps in Thailand
Official text: Attackers backed by Burma's SLORC
Washington, DC
January 30, 1997

1996

Ambassador Albright Critical of Burma Regime
Official text: Remarks to the United Nations General Assembly
New York, New York
December 12, 1996

Albright Reviews Human Rights Conditions Around the World
Official text: Speech to the United Nations General Assembly
New York, New York
November 21, 1996

Clinton Bars Burma Regime Members, Families from U.S.
Official text: Presidential Proclamation on Entry of Burmese
Washington, DC
October 3, 1996

Visa Ban Reflects White House, Congress Concerns
Official text: White House statement on Burma visa restrictions
Washington, DC
October 3, 1996

Albright: U.S. Wants Dialogue Between SLORC, Suu Kyi
Official text: Amb. Albright's 8/26 remarks at NDI awards luncheon
Chicago, Illinois
August 26, 1996

Japan, ASEAN Countries Share U.S. Views on Burma
Official text: White House statement on Burma envoys' return
Washington, DC
June 20, 1996

U.S. Envoys Find Regional Consensus on Burma Stability
Official transcript: William Brown, Stanley Roth press briefing
Bangkok, Thailand
June 15, 1996

President Clinton Appoints Special Envoys on Burma
Official text: William Brown, Stanley Roth in Asia June 10-17
Washington, DC
June 7, 1996

Excerpt: 5/30 Lord on Detention of NLD Supporters in Burma
Official text: U.S. deplores Burma detentions, calls for release
Washington, DC
May 30, 1996

White House 'Deeply Concerned' by Burma Detentions
Official text: U.S. calls on SLORC to talk to democratic opposition
Washington, DC
May 25, 1996

SLORC Must Talk to Burma's Legitimate Representatives
Official text: State Department recommends caution for Burma travel
Washington, DC
May 23, 1996

White House Condemns SLORC for Blocking Burma Rights
Official text: Statement by the Press Secretary
Washington, DC
May 22, 1996

Ferraro Address to UN Commission on Human Rights Abusers
Official text: China, Cuba, Nigeria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Zaire, Burma "systematic abusers"
Washington, DC
April 18, 1996

Burma Human Rights Practices, 1995
Official text: State Department Human Rights Report
Washington, DC
March 1996

Shattuck Testifies on 1995 Human Rights Reports
Official text: "Abuses continue despite progress in some countries"
Washington, DC
March 26, 1996

U.S. Report Shows Human Rights Progress -- and Problems
Official text: Overview of 1995 State Department report
Washington, DC
March 6, 1996

1995

Hubbard: 'The Future of U.S.-Burma Ties Remains Cloudy'
Official text: DAS Thomas Hubbard Asia Society speech
Washington, DC
March 8, 1995

1994

Hubbard: Burma Needs Changes to Improve Relations with U.S.
Official text: DAS Hubbard remarks to Harvard Burma group
Cambridge, Massachusetts
November 28, 1994