Eni Faleomavaega: “I believe, Mr. Speaker, this is kind of like the last effort that we could do as a body to express very serious and very…”

“I believe, Mr. Speaker, this is kind of like the last effort that we could do as a body to express very serious and very grave concerns about what has happened to the government of Burma. I think my colleagues, and especially my good friend from New Jersey (Mr. Smith) has given some specifics of the issues that are now before us concerning Burma and the problems and the fact that for years now this country has been ruled by a military junta, I think to the point now that we have tried our patience in the best way possible. One of the concerns that I raise, Mr. Speaker, is the fact that other countries in the Asia-Pacific region continue to recognize Burma; and they continue to conduct trade relations with Burma.”