On his first trip abroad since his re-election earlier this month, Obama got a warm welcome in Myanmar, hugging long-time opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and lauding her as a personal inspiration. “You are the legend hero of our world,” one banner read.
Obama acknowledged Myanmar’s many democratic shortcomings but said: “The United States of America is with you.”
Aung San Suu Kyi” added the most difficult time in any transition is when we think that success is in sight,” she said. “Then we have to be very careful that we’re not lured by the mirage of success.”
Obama arrives in Myanmar with a checkbook in his hand, creating a mirage of success.
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