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April 24, 2012

"We must make the most of this moment."

- BAN KI-MOONUN secretary-general, after the European Union suspended most of its sanctions against Myanmar, citing the nation's recent political reforms
April 13, 2012

"Of course we should be skeptical. Of course we should be questioning. Of course we shouldn't be naïve."

- DAVID CAMERONBritish Prime Minister, advising caution regarding political change in Burma, ahead of talks with pro-democracy opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi; it's believed to be the first visit by a British prime minister since Burmese independence in 1948
April 04, 2012

"The lifting of sanctions would contribute positively to the democratic process."

- KAO KIM HOURNCambodian Secretary of State, calling for the economic sanctions on Burma to be lifted after the country held historic by-elections on April 1

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