From left to right: US Congressmen Joseph Cao, Eni Faleomaveaga and Mike Honda. Mr. Eni Faleomavaega was the only US congressman who celebrated 07 January, the day of Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia, with the CPP. The other two congressmen decided to pay a visit to the Choeung Ek killing field memorial instead. Mr. Faleomavaega claimed that he was only paying attention to the toppling of the Khmer Rouge regime. Could it be possible that the congressman from American Samoa be really simpleminded or was he ignorant on purpose to the fact that he was actually sharing the podium with former KR commanders? (Photo: Sok Serey, RFA)One US Congressman joins the 07 January celebration
07 January 2009
By Sok Serey
Radio Free Asia
Translated from Khmer by Komping Puoy
Click here to read the article in Khmer
One US congressman among three of them who concluded their short visit to Cambodia on 07 January, indicated that he decided to join the CPP’s commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the 07 January 1979 victory only to commemorate the toppling of the Khmer Rouge genocidal regime only (sic!).
The KR regime has been blamed by both the national and international community for the killing of almost 2 million Cambodians between 1975 and 1979 through torture, forced labor and starvation.
On Thursday, Congressman Eni Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa), one of the three congressmen who just concluded his visit to Cambodia, said at a press conference held at the Phnom Penh International airport that: “What I pay attention to on 07 January is the toppling of the Pol Pot regime, following the cruel killing and torture of almost 2 million people. This action should not take place again against innocent people.”
Ouch Borith, secretary of state of the Cambodian ministry of Foreign Affairs, who was also present during the press conference, said: “It was the 2nd birthday for all of us. All our people have clearly indicated that they join this celebration to welcome the toppling of the genocidal Pol Pot Khmer Rouge regime.”
The presence of the US congressman at the 31st anniversary of the 07 January victory of the CPP takes place also on a day that a number of people consider as a day of Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia.
US Congressmen Mike Honda and Joseph Cao did not join the CPP celebration and they went to pay a visit to the Cheoung Ek killing field memorial on Thursday instead.
SRP spokesman and MP Yim Sovann indicated in reaction that: “They commemorate past history, however, they should also review the current situation also.”
Yim Sovann said: “Human rights violation, curtailing the people’s freedom rights, killing of journalists, jailing of victimized farmers who lost their lands, these are experiences that we must remember. He [Eni Faleomavaega] should help provide advice so that the violations above would not take place anymore in the Cambodian society.”
The KR regime has been blamed by both the national and international community for the killing of almost 2 million Cambodians between 1975 and 1979 through torture, forced labor and starvation.
On Thursday, Congressman Eni Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa), one of the three congressmen who just concluded his visit to Cambodia, said at a press conference held at the Phnom Penh International airport that: “What I pay attention to on 07 January is the toppling of the Pol Pot regime, following the cruel killing and torture of almost 2 million people. This action should not take place again against innocent people.”
Ouch Borith, secretary of state of the Cambodian ministry of Foreign Affairs, who was also present during the press conference, said: “It was the 2nd birthday for all of us. All our people have clearly indicated that they join this celebration to welcome the toppling of the genocidal Pol Pot Khmer Rouge regime.”
The presence of the US congressman at the 31st anniversary of the 07 January victory of the CPP takes place also on a day that a number of people consider as a day of Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia.
US Congressmen Mike Honda and Joseph Cao did not join the CPP celebration and they went to pay a visit to the Cheoung Ek killing field memorial on Thursday instead.
SRP spokesman and MP Yim Sovann indicated in reaction that: “They commemorate past history, however, they should also review the current situation also.”
Yim Sovann said: “Human rights violation, curtailing the people’s freedom rights, killing of journalists, jailing of victimized farmers who lost their lands, these are experiences that we must remember. He [Eni Faleomavaega] should help provide advice so that the violations above would not take place anymore in the Cambodian society.”
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i am not happy because 7 jan is gam of yuon only
What the f*ck is wrong with that congressman? He's from America? I thought American politicians do not support any dictators around the world. Man, I think Eni should have never got involved with the CPP's celebration and sh*t. He should know that CPP is an exclusive gangsters clique that continue to victimize the poor of Cambodia. In addition, Eni should have been more educated about the Jan. 7 event. He should have connected more dots in order to see the whole truth of things. Man, I am so disappoint about this! An American Congressman from America being an ass-kisser to Hun Sen's clique??? This is an unbelievable. If Eni wanted to participate in any celebrations at all, he should have made a better choice. This is a very bad move on Eni's part. Eni should have never wasted any time with these CPP gangsters who do not value freedom and opportunities for the rest of the Cambodian people. Bad choice of attendance indeed.
It is just a formal ceremony.
No Khmer Rouge no Vietnam
No Vietnam no CCP
No CPP and Cambodia will always be existing on the world map.
Eh dear 3:17 PM,
You should re-read Mr. Eni's comments again so that your will not be wrong!! Mr. Eni said "What I pay attention to on 07 January is the toppling of the Pol Pot regime, following the cruel killing and torture of almost 2 million people. This action should not take place again against innocent people.”
Are you clear!!?
Khmer
Faleomavaega,
The US Congressman joined Hun Sen to celebrate the continuism of the Communist Party. What the hell was he thinking! Shame on you, Mr. Faleomanvaega...what an ignorant!
Congressman Eni Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa), is a disgrace to the Free World, to praise Dictator Hun Sen and Vietcongs' aggression in Southeast Asia. Eni's party is (D- American Samoa) but D stands for Dictator rather than Democrat.
Shame on Eni Shame on You!
Khmer Angkor.
US Congressmen Joseph Cao is Yuon.
US Congressmen Eni Faleomaveaga is Samao and US Congressmen Mike Honda is Japanese.
They are not represent the free world leader, they just living in the free world, that is it!
That is not a joke but politic move.
Americans want something from Cambodia.
Americans are looking for someone in CPP to make business with.
Joseph Cao (13. März 1967 in Saigon, Südvietnam als Cao Quang Ánh)
see wikipedia. Is Yorn Vietkong
US Congressmen Joseph Cao, Eni Faleomaveaga and Mike Honda are idiot. USA should not send VN Joseh Cao to visite Cambodia.
These three US Congressmen Joseph Cao, Eni Faleomaveaga and Mike Honda are looking for something goods. They don't care what, why, who and how other lives and dies as long as they benefit from them.
"Plow on poor people back"
Because of Eni Faleomagvaega's attendance in the CPP's 31st commemorative event of the Jan. 7, now the CPP news dap-news.com claims that the United States of America recognizes the Jan. 7th of the CPP. Now Eni has to clarified his position.
Good morning America,
This is how and has been the US way of politics since its inception: Two drunkards faked fight then chased one another out of the bar before the Cop arrived and the bartender realized that the drunkards got free drinks legally.
"They are not represent the free world leader, they just living in the free world, that is it!"
If that is true, then you are representing a piece of Khmer garbage in the free world.
Why don't you go back to the jungle and live among the wild animals like yourself.
FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE NO IDEA THE REAL REASON WHY HE WAS THERE.. I SUGGEST YOU SHUT THE HELL UP. FOR THE PERSON WHO PUT THIS ON THEIR BLOG. GROW SOME BALLS AND DO YOUR RESEARCH FIRST BEFORE YOU MAKE DUMB ASS ASSUMPTIONS. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THIS MAN DOES FOR THE ASIAN/PACIFIC REGION. PLEASE DONT MAKE STUPID ASSUMPTIONS ANYMORE. GET A LIFE.
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