The steps that he's already taken for democratization, elections, the release of prisoners of conscience, a commitment to work with us on a human rights dialogue all can unleash the incredible potential of this beautiful country.
Remarks Following a Meeting With President Thein Sein of Burma in Rangoon
Share
More from Barack Obama
It is a basic principle of American democracy that the government can’t selectively target individuals simply because of their political beliefs or what they say.
And I will fight for that, even if I don’t always think it’s going to win.
The full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a law-abiding elected official because she has dared to criticize the president.
Other voices in this conversation
