On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
So I strongly believe that we should more fully explore possible modalities for humanitarian assistance that will reach the suffering people of Burma and that do not empower the military junta.
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congress.gov“So I strongly believe that we should more fully explore possible modalities for humanitarian assistance that will reach the suffering people of Burma and that do not empower the military junta.”
Obama advocates for humanitarian assistance that avoids empowering the junta.
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