Burma's Independence Day Spokesman Kelly (Dec. 30): "Monday, January 4, 2010, marks the 62st anniversary of Burma’s independence from British rule. We wish to express our warmest wishes to the people of Burma on this occasion." Full Statement
Comments About Burma Secretary Clinton (Nov. 12): "[W]e have made it very clear we are not lifting sanctions on Burma, but we are trying to encourage Burma to conduct the kind of internal dialogue with all of the stakeholders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, that could lead to there being fair, free, and credible elections next year. We think that is an essential first step. We are continuing to call for the freedom of Aung San Suu Kyi." Full Text | View Video
Meetings in Burma Assistant Secretary Campbell (Nov. 4):"Today in Rangoon, our team met with ethnic representatives and had a two hour meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi during which we reaffirmed our commitment to a dialogue among the government, the opposition and the ethnic groups. The goal of such a dialogue would be national reconciliation and a fully inclusive political process inside Burma. Towards that end, we urge the Burmese government to allow Aung San Suu Kyi more frequent interactions with stakeholders especially the Central Executive Committee of her own party." View Video | Photo gallery | Comments in Japan | Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary Marciel