President Bush Imposes New Sanctions on Burma

President Bush imposed new sanctions on the Burmese government today whilst saying he wants China and India to also apply more pressure.

“They continue to dismiss calls to begin peaceful dialogue aimed at national reconciliation,” said Bush in regards to Burma. “Most of all, they continue to reject the clear will of the Burmese people to live in freedom under leaders of their own choosing.”

The sanctions will freeze the U.S. assets of another eleven members of the military government, tighten export controls to Burma, and allow the U.S. Treasury Department greater authority to sanction those responsible for human rights abuses and public corruption.

“I ask other countries to review their own laws and policies, especially Burma’s closest neighbors - China, India, and others in the region,” he said. “The people of Burma are showing great courage in the face of immense repression. They are appealing for our help. We must not turn a deaf ear to their cries”

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