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"Burma is not America" says Suu Kyi at end of US tour

 
Burma's opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi has paid tribute to models of democratic transition, in a speech wrapping up her US tour. (Credit: Reuters)

Burma's opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi has wrapped up her two-week tour of the United States.

She said Burma needs to develop its own form of democracy, which would probably not be like that of the United States.
"It can't be like America's democracy because Burma is not America," she told several thousands supporters gathered in Los Angeles for her last public appearance before she leaves for home later today.
"Each country develops its own type of democracy, not something that should be imposed from above. I've always been against so called disciplined democracy, which has been advocated by the military regime."
Ms Suu Kyi was asked what she would do if she were Burma's president.
"You should consider how the present president of Burma is handling the situation rather than asking me how I would handle it if I were the president of Burma . . . Let's be practical," Ms Suu Kyi replied.
The current president, Thein Sein, who was also in the US last week, told the BBC that he would accept Suu Kyi as president if elected.
However, he added he could not alone amend rules that bar her from power.
Democracy tribute
Asked what democratic models Burma could look to, she said: "We have many, many lessons to learn from various places, not just the Asian countries like South Korea, Taiwan, Mongolia and Indonesia."
She also cited "the Eastern European countries which made the transition from communist autocracy to democracy in the 1980s and 1990s, and the Latin American countries which made the transition from military governments.
"And we cannot of course forget South Africa, because although it wasn't a military regime, it was certainly an authoritarian regime."
Warm welcome
Supporters gave Ms Suu Kyi a rousing reception when she arrived at the LA Convention Centre for Tuesday's event, where security was tight.
"She is very inspirational for us, we admire her," said Corina Yang, 36.
"She's a very straightforward person, and I really like her personality. She is a very honest person, so I really wish her one day to become president in our country."

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