09/20/1998
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"Dr. Aris' perseverance and dedication to his wife and family and to the cause of human rights and democracy in Burma earned him the respect and admiration of citizens around the world."
"I am taking this immediate stopgap measure so that our farmers, who face continuing low crop prices and difficulty in securing private loans, will be able to finance spring planting."
"I asked Congress to pass emergency funding of $150 million to provide more than $1 billion in loans for farmers and ranchers."
"Our commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights defines us as a nation and binds us to others with similar beliefs."