| Press Statement (Revised) Tom Casey, Deputy Spokesman Washington, DC January 12, 2007 U.S. Disappointed at Failure of UN Security Council To Adopt Resolution on BurmaThe United States is deeply disappointed by the failure of the United Nations Security Council today to adopt the resolution on Burma. We believe the proposed resolution would have been a powerful tool in our efforts to help the long-suffering people of Burma. All Security Council members have an obligation to uphold the universal values of human rights as enshrined in the UN Charter. The United States will continue to defend human rights worldwide. Although Security Council members disagreed whether to adopt a Security Council resolution on Burma, every Security Council member affirmed that the situation in Burma remains unacceptable. The regime in Burma continues to hold over 1,100 political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi and other key civil society leaders. The regime has supported violence against ethnic minorities. Conditions in Burma have caused over one million Burmese to flee to neighboring countries. The United States stands with the people of Burma in their efforts to build a free and peaceful future. We will continue to work with all our partners and allies to address the deplorable conditions in Burma.
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