Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 18, 2010
Statement by the President on the Birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi
I wish to convey my best wishes to Aung San
Suu Kyi, the world’s only imprisoned Nobel Peace Laureate, on the
occasion of her 65th birthday on June 19. Her determination, courage,
and personal sacrifice in working for human rights and democratic
change in Burma inspire all of us who stand for freedom and justice. I
once again call on the Burmese government to release Aung San Suu Kyi
and all political prisoners immediately and unconditionally and to
allow them to build a more stable, prosperous Burma that respects the
rights of all its citizens. Towards this end, I encourage all
stakeholders in Burma to engage in genuine dialogue towards national
reconciliation, a vital step to set Burma on a more positive course for
the future.
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