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U.S. Engagement No 'Magic Bullet' in Burma

Yesterday, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific affairs Kurt Campbell wrapped up what he called an "exploratory mission" to Burma by meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi, the democracy advocate kept under house arrest by the Burmese... Full Article at World Politics Review

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  1. Aung San Suu Kyi
  2. Kurt Campbell
  3. Barack Obama

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Related Quotes

  1. I think that role and the attitude of Aung San Suu Kyi is very important to a change in US policy toward Burma
    – David Steinberg SOURCE: Channel News Asia 1 month ago
  2. Mr. Campbell's visit is the beginning of new U.S engagement policy toward Burma. This is the first step of the engagement but we have to see what comes out of the new engagement policy
    Nyan Win – Nyan Win SOURCE: FOX News 1 month ago
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  2. Supporters of Myanmar's detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, gather on the steps of the Sydney Opera House on October 27, 2009. Supporters joined in a 'Gather for Democracy and Stand for Freedom' initiative to show solidarity with Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma.
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  1. Aung San Suu Kyi Aung San Suu Kyi
  2. Kurt Campbell
  3. Barack Obama Barack Obama
  4. US State Department US State Department
  5. Thein Sein
  6. Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton