[silent_jonny]

Laura Bush Rips Myanmar Regime (10-10-07)

First Lady Laura Bush -- in a rare foray into foreign policy -- called on Myanmar's military junta to "step aside," give up the "terror campaigns" against its people and allow for a democratic Myanmar in a commentary published in Wednesday's Wall Street Journal.

In Wednesday's commentary, [Mrs.] Bush called on Myanmar's military leaders to release Suu Kyi and other opposition leaders so they can meet with and plan for a transition to democracy…. "The regime's position grows weaker by the day. The generals' choice is clear: The time for a free Burma is now."

President Bush gives a thumbs up as he walks to the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, after being asked what he thought of a recent editorial the first lady Laura Bush wrote.

[Majie Purple]

Yay & Way to Say...F L Laura!
re: Her speech.

[snugs]

Great comments by the First Lady. I must admit I always have to think when I see the word Myanmar mentioned. I have noticed that the American media tend to use that word and then sometimes say formerly known as Burma whereas the British media just say Burma. I am wondering if that means that the US has recognised the new name but Britain has not or if it is just a choice of the media.

[Earthdweller]

"The regime's position grows weaker by the day. The generals' choice is clear: The time for a free Burma is now."

I knew W had a secret weapon. :)

Go Laura!