“It is the policy of the United States to—“(1) condemn the continued repression carried out by the SPDC;
“(2) work with the international community, especially the People’s Republic of China, India, Thailand, and ASEAN, to foster support for the legitimate democratic aspirations of the people of Burma and to coordinate efforts to impose sanctions on those directly responsible for human rights abuses in Burma;
“(3) provide all appropriate support and assistance to aid a peaceful transition to constitutional democracy in Burma;
“(4) support international efforts to alleviate the suffering of Burmese refugees and address the urgent humanitarian needs of the Burmese people; and
“(5) identify individuals responsible for the repression of peaceful political activity in Burma and hold them accountable for their actions.
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