U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has wrapped up a landmark visit to Burma, the most high-level visit by a U.S. official in over 50 years. On Thursday, Clinton told the ruling junta the United States will loosen curbs on international aid and development programs in response to recent steps toward a more open political process. Clinton later met with the Burmese pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Aung San Suu Kyi: “Before we decide what steps to take, we have to find out what our greatest needs are. And of course, two of the greatest needs in this country are rule of law and a cessation to civil war. All hostilities must cease within this country as soon as possible.”

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: “Democracy is the goal. That has been the goal from the very beginning. And yet we know that it has been a long, very difficult path that has been followed. We do see openings today.”