On the recordOctober 20, 2015
We have not called him on this. We have not exercised the various tools that we have available to hold this government accountable.
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congress.govWe have not called him on this. We have not exercised the various tools that we have available to hold this government accountable.
Andrews emphasizes the need for accountability regarding human rights violations in Burma.
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This is a security issue, if I have ever seen one, and it demands the attention of the world at the highest levels.
I think what needs to happen is a very tough clear sanctions policy, but more importantly, on top of that a coordinated focused diplomatic initiative and emergency summit.
Just yesterday, a 7-year-old girl was shot and killed by Burmese security forces.
We need to have a very aggressive, strong, principled stand and not just words but action that can mobilize the region and the world with us.