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Ed Markey: “The United States recognizes the important ongoing reform efforts underway by President Thein Sein, his government…”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
The United States recognizes the important ongoing reform efforts underway by President Thein Sein, his government, Parliament, and key stakeholders among civil society to build a modern, peaceful, and democratic country.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey acknowledges reforms in Burma and U.S. support for democracy.

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