Joel Charny of Refugees International isn't optimistic about that, especially since both President Bush and his wife, Laura have been so critical of the junta in Myanmar.

NPR: Aid Groups Struggle to Help Myanmar

Charny was in Myanmar earlier this year to report on the humanitarian situation and says there are 10 UN agencies and 48 relief and humanitarian groups already in place.

NPR: Aid Groups Struggle to Help Myanmar

Mr. CHARNY: The government is very controlling, and there are restrictions placed on the agencies, but I think outsiders really do underestimate both the number of agencies and also the scope of their programs.

NPR: Aid Groups Struggle to Help Myanmar

Mr. JOEL CHARNY (Refugees International): Yeah, we have a mix of political and humanitarian messages, and I think, overall, the Burmese government is unfortunately, unlikely to respond positively to allowing a U.S. team and to assess the situation.

NPR: Aid Groups Struggle to Help Myanmar