- Isolation
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- Nov 07, 2020
Burma Quotes
Quotes referencing Burma's history and reform.
These quotes reference Burma's childhood memories, its path toward reform, and its place in wider Southeast Asian and global economic discussion. See Africa quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Parents
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- Nov 07, 2020
I love Southeast Asia. As a child, I lived in that part of the world. My first time in Burma was in 1958 with my parents.
- Economy
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- Nov 07, 2020
In the 'Nike Economy,' there are no standards, no borders and no rules. Clearly, the global economy isn't working for workers in China and Indonesia and Burma any more than it is for workers here in the United States.
- Extreme Poverty
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- Nov 07, 2020
There is still a severe and scary amount of extreme poverty in rural parts of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Burma and sub-Saharan Africa.
- Always
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- Nov 07, 2020
Like, Mission Of Burma to me always sounded almost like they were part of the British Arty New Wave. I kind of like that. I like not being able to tell the difference.
- Human
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- Nov 07, 2020
In both Burma and Laos, we have engaged countries that were once adversaries, and will continue to do so in ways that promote good relations, development, and human rights.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic aspirations.
- Progress
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- Nov 07, 2020
With the right kind of institutions, starting with the rule of law, Burma could progress very quickly.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
It could achieve a lot if everyone in Burma could stop saying something is good if it is not good, or say something is just if it is not just.
- Democracy
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm not the only one working for democracy in Burma - there are so many people who have worked for it because they believe that this is the only way we can maintain the dignity of our people.
- Enough
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- Nov 07, 2020
The best way to help Burma is to empower the people of Burma, to help us have enough self-confidence to obtain what we want for ourselves.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think when the people in Burma stop thinking about whether or not they're free, it'll mean that they're free.
- Independent
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- Nov 07, 2020
The judiciary in Burma is not independent. It's widely known, everybody knows that.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
What does Burma have to give the United States? We can give you the opportunity to engage with people who are ready and willing to change a society.
- Matter
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- Nov 07, 2020