Vol. VI, No. 3, March 1992 +-+-+-+-+ - Ibiblio

"Again, armed force comprising some organized Kayins was used
to brutally put down the opposition... organized by...Saya San whose
peasant followers were oppressed and bullied. Even at present the
British Broadcasting Corporation...is striving to incite and devise
various means to sow bad blood, making use of national traitors they
have reared....
"I want to make it known...that there is no intention
whatsoever to stir up hard feelings between Kayins and other
nationals but speaking only about some who are resorting to terrorism
in delving history and divulging such facts.... It is necessary to
always bear in mind that the vast majority of our nationals are very
simple and hospitable brethren...."
Message to Insurgents
"What I want to say distinctly here to Nga Mya...and KIO leader
Brang Seng and Khun Sa...is that... our Tatmadaw is working for
democracy to come into being, for drug menace eradication, for human
rights and other endeavours. We are encouraging the emergence of a
Constitution which is urgently needed. Our Tatmadaw Government...will
not make any decision regarding future state ideology, State
Constitution, political systems and rights and duties of all citizens
including all nationals and that it will offer advice if
necessary.... So there is no need to be armed and fighting us in this
day and age...."
Political Situation
"After World War Two, there emerged two kinds of Constitutions
in our country. The first kind...in 1947... was written hurriedly in
order to regain independence.... In accord with the people's
overwhelming approval, [the 1974 Constitution] prescribed a singleparty
leadership and a socialist system.... In 1988, there was talk
of dislike for single party system and demand for multi-party
democracy. Everyone knows there was disregard for consent and demand
for interim government.... There is concrete evidence that they mixed
it up with religion. It is even evident today that some so-called
learned people were involved ....
"Currently, while our Tatmadaw is taking up responsibility we
are governing by marial law.... Martial law means the Commander-in-
Chief decides what is good as he sees it.... This cannot be opposed
by anyone, any organization and any country. You must understand that
no other law can counter what we have done....
"You must understand that our nation has switched over to
market economy and has started practising it....
"We are moving toward the emergence of a firm and strong State
Constitution after proper consultation with leaders of our various
brethren nationals and representatives, elected to the Hluttaw by the
people, after they are cleared of infringement of prescribed laws.
After which we are to pass State power to the shoulder of the
government which emerges in consonance with the Constitution....
"Some political parties bent on their own party attaining power
the quickest way...are to be seen relentlessly doing what they have
been up to.... They are seen disregarding the law, seeking selfinterest,
without due respect for the Buddha, His teachings and the
Sangha and, amazingly, thus acting like those who have lost their
sanity...." [Selfishness, ineffectiveness, and misbehaviour of
political parties described.]
"We want to distinctly declare that we will never accept in the
political arena the morally corrupt, ...politicians who lack
patriotism, who think highly of other countries and politicians who
want exact replicas of the ways things are done abroad...."
Foreign Affairs
"I notice that some of the so-called big powers need to show
profound feelings and cetana towards other nations big and small....
No one should take advantage of another's problems and make it grow
and cause national disintegration and bloodshed and killing...."
Messages to Tatmadaw
"You...need to take as much care as possible not to appear rude
in dealing with the public. However, when at battle, it is battle.