Backed Quote by Najib Razak

For many years, Myanmar's leadership was largely shut out from the world of international diplomacy.

— Najib Razak

There have been many claims that [U.S.] sanctions have hurt Burma economically, but I did not agree with that point of view. If you…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Sanctions are not diplomacy. They are a precursor to war and an embarrassment to a country that pays lip service to free trade.

— Ron Paul

For decades, the Burmese military has been a tool of oligarchy and suppression.

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

I can say with absolute confidence that the general public of Burma would be very little affected, if at all, by sanctions. So far,…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

In fact, it is the dictatorship's policy that isolates the people of Burma while it reaches out to different countries every year and opens…

— Zoya Phan

Burma is located between China, India, and South East Asia. So it is quite natural that a country wanting diplomatic relations with our country…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Sadly, I have very vague memories of Burma. The family was forced to leave when the generals took over.

— Dick Strawbridge

In both Burma and Laos, we have engaged countries that were once adversaries, and will continue to do so in ways that promote good…

— Ben Rhodes

I still oppose "Visit Myanmar Year," and I would ask tourists to stay away. Burma is not going to run away. They should come…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

When I was in London a Kachin youth criticized me for not condemning the Burmese military for their offensive in Kachin State. I answered…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

I urge North Koreas leaders to reflect on Burmas experience. While the work of reform is ongoing, Burma has already broken out of isolation…

— Thomas E. Donilon