It's about time Bush did something about something...
Bush himself issued a statement Thursday saying that "every civilized nation has a responsibility to stand up" to Myanmar's regime.
Updated: 2:52 p.m. ET Sept 27, 2007
YANGON, Myanmar - At least nine people, including a Japanese national, were killed Thursday when Myanmar soldiers fired on protesters, leading to new international condemnation that included U.S. economic sanctions against 14 military junta officials.
The U.S. Treasury Department said the action was being taken after President Bush on Tuesday announced the strategy before the U.N. General Assembly.
The action will freeze any assets that the targeted individuals have in U.S. banks or other financial institutions under U.S. jurisdiction. The order also prohibits any U.S. citizens from doing business with the designated individuals.
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U.S. tries to squeeze Myanmar leaders - Asia-Pacific - MSNBC.com
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