Support letter for Opposition leader Sam Rainsy by Congresswoman Maricar Zamora-Apsay from the Liberal Party of the Philippines

Letter from Congresswoman Maricar Zamora-Apsay from the Liberal Party of the Philippines expressing her support to Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy's appeal for international parliamentary solidarity.

"It is the least that we can do to have the honor of appending our names to the message of support for one of truth and freedom’s bravest advocates in this era when many take it for granted. Sam Rainsy has been a staunch voice of liberty and respect for human rights for Cambodia, and his struggle has not gone unheard. The CALD [Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats currently chaired by Sam Rainsy] has been instrumental not just in giving me the opportunity to bear witness to democracy at work in other countries, but to also learn from our fellow Liberals such as Sam Rainsy. Rest assured that we will exert efforts to elevate and echo his appeal.

We do pray that eventually, just like Aung Suu Kyi, Sam Rainsy will lead his country despite the years of sacrifice, and that he may do so with our support and vigilance. We trust that truth and independence will eventually triumph over corruption, that free will and choice will bring about true sovereignty. We join the call of all liberals for Sam Rainsy to be allowed to return to Cambodia and to resume his parliamentary duties without fear of reprisal or persecution, and to permit him to lead his political party in their cause to better the well-being of the Cambodian people."

REP. MARIA CARMEN “MARICAR” ZAMORA-APSAY

Representative, Compostela Valley, 1st District, Philippines

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