পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (দ্বাদশ খণ্ড).pdf/৮৫৪

brsbr বাংরাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ দ্বাদশ খন্ড further explained that full facts regarding what had been covered by export licenses issued in the past. The shipments of which have not been effected, were still not known and be could not, therefore, say that there would be no further shipments yet to be made. He has however added that up to the moment they had not come to any conclusion on this subject and they were examining the matter. We have pointed out to the U.S. Government that any accretion of military strength to Pakistan, particularly in the present circumstances when military oppression and atrocities are being let loose on the un-armed and defenseless people of Bangladesh. Would not only pose a threat to the peace and security of this subcontinent but the whole region. What is more, it would not only amount to a condonation of these atrocities, but could be construed as an encouragement to their continuation. We have stressed that this is not merely a technical matter. But a matter of grave concern involving social, economic, political and security considerations. SHRI S.M. BANERJEE (Kanpur): We expect more from you. We have heard more from the U.S. Embassy yesterday. What about these two ships? (Interruptions) SHRI SWARAN SINGH: You intervened at a wrong moment. You hear the next Sentence, SHRI S.M. BANERJEE: What about the future? What is your view? SHRI SWARAN SINGH: I am stating the position. Why don't you have patience? We have, therefore, urged the U.S. Government that they should try to stop the two ships which have already sailed, from delivering military items to Pakistan and, in any case, to give an assurance that no further shipments of military stores will be allowed even under "past authorizations". The United States Government has promised to give urgent consideration to this matter and we are awaiting their response. We hope that the U.S. Government which cherishes............Some Hon. Members: Shame! Shame! SHRI S.M. BANERJEE: It is shame on you. They are butchering the people of Bangladesh. You only hope. We expect something more from you.... (Interruptions). SHRI SWARAN SINGH: You cannot deny me the right to make my statement. I do not think you can control my statement. You may go on shouting. But you cannot control my statement. It is my statement, not yours. You can put any questions you like. SHRI SWARAN SINGH: We hope that the U.S. Government which cherishes the principle of democracy and freedom. Will not encourage the wanton violation of these principle of democracy and freedom. Will not encourage the wanton violation of these principle which is taking place in Bangladesh today by the shipment of any kind of military weapon. Spare parts, etc. as long as the military authorities of Pakistan do not stop their military atrocities and come to a peaceful political settlement with the duly elected representatives of Bangladesh and thus bring about a stoppage of the further influx of refugees and the safe and early return, under credible guarantees. Of the large numbers of refugees who have already crossed over into India.