After years of a one-sided, 'sanctions only' policy that did not produce change, the administration is seeking to combine pressure with principled engagement to encourage the Burmese Government to embrace reforms and make a genuine transition to civilian, democratic rule.
Kerry critiques past policies and advocates for a balanced approach to encourage democracy in Burma.
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The reason that happened, my friend, is because Donald Trump pulled out of that agreement.
There is no current proposal or plan that has been agreed to which would require us to do that.
I know President Biden feels very strongly about living up to our commitments, and our values.
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