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I have been to Thailand at least two times, Indonesia three times and Singapore countless times—just cajoling, arguing, pressing and encouraging them to play a more pro-active role. It looks like some of them are doing so. We would like those who are doing so to do even more, and those who have not yet done [anything] to start. In the case of Indonesia, we feel that there is an opportunity for Indonesia to play a more pro-active role, because they have a story to tell. They have an experience which they can share with the authorities in Myanmar, general to general, and [assure them] that there is life after military rule and that a transition from a military rule to full democracy is possible provided there is political will. And to do it in a way that enjoys the credibility of the international community.