Meanwhile,ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya addressed the assembly by mobile telephone from the Brazilian Embassy in his country's capital.

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Organizers say many Hondurans are hurting since foreign aid groups have suspended assistance in response to the ouster of leftist President Manuel Zelaya in June.

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The decision came a day after President Manuel Zelaya urged U.S.leaders to take tougher actions in condemning his removal from power more than two months ago.

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Hondurans will not soon forgive the administration's efforts to shove ex-president Manuel Zelaya down their throats.

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Manuel Zelaya was trying to pass a non-binding referendum on the issue of constitutional reform.

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Last year, the U.S. tried to force the reinstatement of deposed president Manuel Zelaya.

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