'The US apparel and footwear industry strongly stands behind the commitment the United States made in support of human rights,' said AAFA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke.' 'These sanctions are justified by the countless atrocities committed against the Burmese people everyday.' I urge President Obama to sign this legislation immediately before the current ban expires to send a clear message that the United States does not do business with tyrannical dictators and regimes.
'Eliminating oppression from the world market must be a multilateral effort,' Burke said. 'The global community must join together and implement global sanctions to demonstrate that oppression will not be tolerated in the global marketplace.' (AAFA)