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Self-Reliance

"I do not think Burma will care (about international pressure), because it does not really depend on anyone. Burma has been taking care of itself all along. It does not accept interference from outside. . . . If we (Thailand) get involved, that will undermine our relationship. - Gen Sondhi Boonyaratglin, Thai Army chief and leader of the Sep 19, 2006 coup