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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 16, 1990
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT THE NICARAGUA BRIEFING
Room 450
Old Executive Office Building
1:38 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Thank you very much.
Please be seated and good afternoon. Welcome to the White House.
Bernie, have you been on yet?
ASSISTANT SECRETARY ARONSON: Yes, sir.
THE PRESIDENT: Okay then. As you've just heard from
Bernie Aronson, our Chief Latin American expert, we are committed to
the future of Nicaragua under democracy. And I think, Fred Zeder,
esteemed head of OPIC, will be briefing you in a minute, Jim Berg of
OPIC also, and Fred Schieck of AID, and in these presentations I
think that you all realize -- and most of you know it already -- that
this is a time of tremendous change and hope, and indeed opportunity.
Less that two months ago there were a lot of pollsters
looking for work after the Nicaraguan elections. But I don't think
we should have been too surprised. I think the skepticism was, well,
would the elections be free and fair. But given the choice -- a free
and fair choice between democracy and totalitarianism, people all
around the world are opting for democracy.
In the seven weeks since the people have cast their
ballots for peace and freedom, real progress has been made in
negotiating this -- what is really a difficult transition leading up
to a peaceful transfer of power.
I've spoken several times with President-elect Violeta
Chamorro since the election. And she really is, for those of you who
have not met her, a woman of great moral courage, an inspiration to
the people of her nation. And when she takes office in just 10 days
-- nine days from now, on the 25th, Nicaragua will close a painful
chapter in its history and begin a new story -- a new life in
democracy. I have pledged to Mrs. Chamorro that the United States
government would respond in Nicaragua's hour of need.
I've called on the Congress to create what we call the
"Fund for Democracy" -- a fund to assist Nicaragua and its neighbor
in Central America, Panama, as these two countries take their first
critical steps on the road to democracy.
I was gratified that the Congress, before adjournment,
began action on our aid package which includes $300 million for
Nicaragua, but I'm disappointed that Congress failed to take the
final steps to make the funds available before the Easter recess.
That's why today I wanted to come here and to renew my plea to the
United States Senate to act immediately when Congress reconvenes this
week. Nicaragua and, of course, Panama, too, need these funds. With
democracy at stake, there is simply no time for delay.
Government aid is crucial, but we all know that
government alone -- government aid alone -- cannot solve all the
problems of Nicaragua. The business of democracy-building is a task
that requires strong and steady support from the private sector, from
MORE
- 2 -
individuals like many of you out here and those institutions that you
represent.
Right now in Nicaragua I'd say the real hard work is just
beginning. For the past decade, that nation has experienced terrible
starvation and deprivation. And its energies were consumed -- just
eaten up in that bitter civil war -- its economy slowly strangled by
a system of central control and mismanagement.
Those days really have ended with the return of
democracy. I'm told by Bernie and others that there's a new sense of
confidence there in Nicaragua -- people ready to roll up their
sleeves and ready to turn things around. To build the institutions
of free government and free enterprise and then create a climate for
growth, to plant the seeds of peace and prosperity.
So today, I wanted to thank all of you for showing this
interest, for coming here to the White House and meeting with these
top members of our administration on this key question. I believe
the United States of America has a great deal at stake in the success
of Violeta Chamorro, but more so in democracy itself in Nicaragua.
I know that some of you are leaving tomorrow to go down
there on a mission under the auspices of a private development group
called Caribbean/Central American Action.
And I know that OPIC is now planning a mission of its own
the first week in June. I might say parenthetically that OPIC is a
dynamic organization bringing investment and thus hope to countries
all around the world now as this new season of democracy is upon us.
I hope all of you here and all of you who take part in
these special trips find it worthwhile to invest in Nicaragua. When
you do, you'll be doing more than business because I think you will
really be showing the flag for and your confidence in democracy
itself.
So I really just want to scoot on over and wish you the
very best and please follow through. We need your committment and
certainly Violeta Chamorro and the others that believe in democracy
need your help.
Thank you all very, very much. (Applause.)
END
1:44 P.M. EDT
NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY / OEOB, RM. 450
APRIL 16, 1990 / 1:35 P.M.
GOOD AFTERNOON, AND WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE. As
YOU'VE JUST HEARD FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT'S CHIEF
LATIN AMERICAN EXPERT -- BERNARD ARONSON -- AND AS
YOU'LL HEAR IN A FEW MINUTES FROM MY GOOD FRIEND FRED
ZEDER, AND JIM BERG OF OPIC, AND FROM FRED SCHIECK
[SHIK] OF A.I.D. -- THIS IS A TIME OF TREMENDOUS CHANGE
IN NICARAGUA. TREMENDOUS HOPE -- AND OPPORTUNITY.
II
- 2 -
LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AGO, THE PEOPLE OF NICARAGUA
SHOCKED POLLSTERS AROUND THE WORLD BY CASTING THEIR
VOTES FOR VIOLETA CHAMORRO. THOSE OF US WHO SAW THAT
ELECTION AS A CHANCE TO CHOOSE DEMOCRACY WEREN'T
SURPRISED AT ALL.
IN THE SEVEN WEEKS SINCE THE PEOPLE OF NICARAGUA
CAST THEIR VOTES FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM, REAL PROGRESS
HAS BEEN MADE IN NEGOTIATING THE DIFFICULT TRANSITION
LEADING UP TO A PEACEFUL TRANSFER OF POWER. //
- 3 -
I'VE SPOKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO MRS. CHAMORRO SINCE
HER ELECTION -- A WOMAN OF GREAT MORAL COURAGE, AND AN
INSPIRATION TO THE PEOPLE OF HER NATION. WHEN SHE
TAKES OFFICE ON THE 25TH OF THIS MONTH, NICARAGUA WILL
CLOSE A PAINFUL CHAPTER IN ITS HISTORY, AND BEGIN A NEW
STORY -- A NEW LIFE IN DEMOCRACY. //
I HAVE PLEDGED TO MRS. CHAMORRO THAT THE U.S.
GOVERNMENT WOULD RESPOND IN NICARAGUA'S HOUR OF NEED.
- 4 -
I'VE CALLED ON CONGRESS To CREATE WHAT I CALL THE FUND
FOR DEMOCRACY -- A FUND TO ASSIST NICARAGUA, AND ITS
CENTRAL AMERICAN NEIGHBOR PANAMA, AS THESE TWO
COUNTRIES TAKE THEIR CRITICAL FIRST STEPS ON THE ROAD
TO DEMOCRACY.
I WAS GRATIFIED THAT CONGRESS HAS BEGUN ACTION ON
OUR AID PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES $300 MILLION DOLLARS FOR
NICARAGUA -- BUT I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT CONGRESS FAILED
TO TAKE THE FINAL STEPS TO MAKE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE
BEFORE THE EASTER RECESS. //
- 5 -
THAT'S WHY TODAY, I RENEW MY PLEA TO THE SENATE To ACT
IMMEDIATELY WHEN CONGRESS RECONVENES THIS WEEK. //
NICARAGUA -- AND, OF COURSE, PANAMA, TOO -- NEED THESE
FUNDS. WITH DEMOCRACY AT STAKE, THERE IS SIMPLY NO
TIME TO DELAY. //
GOVERNMENT AID IS CRUCIAL. BUT WE ALL KNOW THAT
GOVERNMENT AID ALONE CANNOT SOLVE NICARAGUA'S PROBLEMS.
- 6 -
THE BUSINESS OF DEMOCRACY-BUILDING IS A TASK THAT
REQUIRES STRONG AND STEADY SUPPORT FROM THE PRIVATE
SECTOR -- FROM INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU, AND THE
INSTITUTIONS YOU REPRESENT.
RIGHT NOW IN NICARAGUA, THE HARD WORK IS ONLY
BEGINNING. //
- 7 -
FOR THE PAST DECADE, THAT NATION HAS EXPERIENCED
TERRIBLE SUFFERING AND DEPRIVATION: ITS ENERGIES
CONSUMED IN BITTER CIVIL WAR -- IT'S ECONOMY SLOWLY
STRANGLED BY A SYSTEM OF CENTRAL CONTROL AND
MISMANAGEMENT.
BUT THOSE DAYS HAVE ENDED WITH THE RETURN OF
DEMOCRACY. NICARAGUA IS CONFIDENT AGAIN. READY To
TURN THINGS AROUND.
- 8 -
To BUILD THE INSTITUTIONS OF FREE GOVERNMENT AND FREE
ENTERPRISE -- AND CREATE A CLIMATE FOR GROWTH. To
PLANT THE SEEDS OF PEACE AND PROSPERITY.
So TODAY, I THANK YOU FOR COMING HERE TO THE WHITE
HOUSE, AND MEETING WITH THESE TOP MEMBERS OF MY
ADMINISTRATION ON THIS KEY ISSUE. // I KNOW THAT SOME
OF YOU LEAVE TOMORROW FOR NICARAGUA, ON A MISSION UNDER
THE AUSPICES OF A PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT GROUP CALLED
CARIBBEAN/CENTRAL AMERICAN ACTION.
- 9 -
AND I KNOW THAT OPIC IS NOW PLANNING A MISSION OF ITS
OWN, THE FIRST WEEK IN JUNE. // I HOPE ALL OF YOU
HERE TODAY, AND ALL OF YOU WHO TAKE PART IN THOSE
TRIPS, FIND IT WORTH YOUR WHILE TO INVEST IN NICARAGUA.
WHEN YOU DO, YOU'LL BE DOING MORE THAN BUSINESS --
YOU'LL BE DOING THE WORK OF DEMOCRACY. // GOD BLESS
YOU ALL.
# # #
Document No. 131877
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
V
04/11/90
2:00 p.m. 04/12
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
(04/11 3:45 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
R
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
\
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 2:00 pm Thursday, 04/12, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
Please see comments,
4/12/90
It 22 21 MAR 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 11, 1990
3:45 pm
[nica]
1990 APR 11 PM 4: 47
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
OEOB, RM. 450
APRIL 16, 1990
1:35 P.M.
Good afternoon, and welcome Po the White House. As you've just
heard from the State Department's chief Latin American expert --
Bernard Aronson -- and as you'll hear in a few minutes from Mark
Bernie Bevnie better?
Edelman of AID and Fred Zeder of OPIC -- this is a time of
tremendous change in Nicaragua. Tremendous hope -- and
opportunity.
Less than around two months ago, the people of Nicaragua shocked
(Not pollstns all
the pollsters of the world by casting their votes for Violeta
Chamorro. Those of us who saw that election as a chance to
choose democracy weren't surprised at all.
In the seven weeks since the people of Nicaragua cast their
and peace
votes for freedom, real progress has been made in negotiating the
difficult transition leading up to a peaceful transfer of power.
//
I've spoken several times to Mrs. Chamorro -- a woman of
great moral courage, and an inspiration to the people of her
nation. When she takes office on the 25th of this month,
Nicaragua will close a painful chapter in its history, and begin
a new story -- a new life in democracy. //
2
I have pledged to Mrs. Chamorro that the U.S. Government
would respond in Nicaragua's hour of need. I've called on
Congress to create what I call the Fund for Democracy -- a fund
to assist Nicaragua, and its Central American neighbor Panama, as
these two countries take their critical first steps on the road
to democracy.
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including the full $300 million dollars we requested for
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the Senate
House Appropriate Acted
Nicaragua -- but I am disappointed that A Congress failed to take
the final step, actually appropriating the funds, before the
renew my plea that
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room to contact your representatives and urge them to act
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somed uso and conformence. we
they to will in be
aid alone cannot solve Nicaragua's problems. The business of
democracy-building is a task that requires strong and steady
support from the private sector -- from individuals like you, and
the institutions you represent.
Right now in Nicaragua, the hard work is only beginning. //
For the past decade, that nation has experienced terrible
suffering and deprivation: its energies consumed in bitter civil
war -- it's economy slowly strangled by a system of central
control.
3
But those days have ended with the return of democracy.
Nicaragua is confident again. Ready to turn things around. To
build the institutions of free government and free enterprise --
and create a climate for growth. To plant -- as we've done so
successfully in our country -- the seeds of peace and prosperity.
So today, I thank you for coming here to the White House,
and meeting with these top members of my Administration on this
key issue. // I know some of you will soon be going down to
Nicaragua -- some of you under the auspices of OPIC -- and I hope
you'll find it worth your while to invest in Nicaragua. When you
do, you'll be doing more than business -- you'll be doing the
work of democracy. // God bless you all.
# # #
David Pacelli NSC 3860
Jim Berg OPIC 457-7001
Sichan
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Document No. 131877
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
called 4/125B
04/11/90
2:00 p.m. 04/12
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
(04/11 3:45 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
à
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
R
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
>
PINKERTON
P
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 2:00 pm Thursday, 04/12, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
NC
My LO EI MAR 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 11, 1990
3:45 pm
[nica]
1990 APR 11 PM 4: 47
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
OEOB, RM. 450
APRIL 16, 1990
1:35 P.M.
Good afternoon, and welcome the White House. As you've just
heard from the State Department's chief Latin American expert --
Bernard Aronson -- and as you'll hear in a few minutes from Mark
Edelman of AID and Fred Zeder of OPIC -- this is a time of
tremendous change in Nicaragua. Tremendous hope -- and
opportunity.
Less than two months ago, the people of Nicaragua shocked
the pollsters of the world by casting their votes for Violeta
Chamorro. Those of us who saw that election as a chance to
choose democracy weren't surprised at all.
In the seven weeks since the people of Nicaragua cast their
votes for freedom, real progress has been made in negotiating the
difficult transition leading up to a peaceful transfer of power.
//
I've spoken several times to Mrs. Chamorro -- a woman of
great moral courage, and an inspiration to the people of her
nation. When she takes office on the 25th of this month,
Nicaragua will close a painful chapter in its history, and begin
a new story -- a new life in democracy. //
2
I have pledged to Mrs. Chamorro that the U.S. Government
would respond in Nicaragua's hour of need. I've called on
Congress to create what I call the Fund for Democracy -- a fund
to assist Nicaragua, and its Central American neighbor Panama, as
these two countries take their critical first steps on the road
to democracy.
I was gratified that Congress authorized our aid package --
including the full $300 million dollars we requested for
Nicaragua -- but I am disappointed that Congress failed to take
the final step, actually appropriating the funds, before the
Easter recess. // That's why today, I ask each of you in this
room to contact your representatives -- and urge them to act
immediately when Congress reconvenes this Wednesday. 11
Nicaragua -- and, of course, Panama, too -- need these funds.
With democracy at stake, there is simply no time to delay. 11
Government aid is crucial. But we all know that government
aid alone cannot solve Nicaragua's problems. The business of
democracy-building is a task that requires strong and steady
support from the private sector -- from individuals like you, and
the institutions you represent.
Right now in Nicaragua, the hard work is only beginning. 11
For the past decade, that nation has experienced terrible
suffering and deprivation: its energies consumed in bitter civil
war -- it's economy slowly strangled by a system of central
control.
3
But those days have ended with the return of democracy.
Nicaragua is confident again. Ready to turn things around. To
build the institutions of free government and free enterprise --
and create a climate for growth. To plant -- as we've done so
successfully in our country -- the seeds of peace and prosperity.
So today, I thank you for coming here to the White House,
and meeting with these top members of my Administration on this
key issue. 11 I know some of you will soon be going down to
Nicaragua -- some of you under the auspices of OPIC -- and I hope
you'll find it worth your while to invest in Nicaragua. When you
do, you'll be doing more than business -- you'll be doing the
work of democracy. // God bless you all.
# # #
Document No. 131877
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/11/90
DATE:
2:00 p.m. 04/12
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
(04/11 3:45 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER N/C
>
DARMAN
ROGICH N/C
d
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
>
PINKERTON N/C
DEMAREST N/C
V
WINSTON
f
FITZWATER
GRAY
N/C
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 2:00 pm Thursday, 04/12, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
PE 8v MARIA 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 11, 1990
3:45 pm
[nica]
1990 APR 11 PM 4: 47
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
OEOB, RM. 450
APRIL 16, 1990
1:35 P.M.
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Good afternoon, and welcome the White House. As you've just
heard from the State Department's chief Latin American expert --
Bernard Aronson -- and as you'll hear in a few minutes from Mark
raquend
Peggy
Edelman of AID and Fred Zeder of OPIC -- this is a time of
change
tremendous change in Nicaragua. Tremendous hope -- and
opportunity.
Less than two months ago, the people of Nicaragua shocked
around
the pollsters of the world by casting their votes for Violeta
Chamorro. Those of us who saw that election as a chance to
choose democracy weren't surprised at all.
In the seven weeks since the people of Nicaragua cast their
peace and
votes for freedom real progress has been made in negotiating the
difficult transition leading up to a peaceful transfer of power.
//
since her election
I've spoken several times to Mrs. Chamorro -- a woman of
great moral courage, and an inspiration to the people of her
nation. When she takes office on the 25th of this month,
Nicaragua will close a painful chapter in its history, and begin
a new story -- a new life in democracy. //
2
I have pledged to Mrs. Chamorro that the U.S. Government
would respond in Nicaragua's hour of need. I've called on
Congress to create what I call the Fund for Democracy -- a fund
to assist Nicaragua, and its Central American neighbor Panama, as
these two countries take their critical first steps on the road
to democracy.
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I was gratified that Congress authorized our aid package
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including the full $300 million dollars we requested for
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to the Sevate Senator
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immediately when Congress reconvenes this Wednesday. week. //
Nicaragua -- and, of course, Panama, too -- need these funds.
With democracy at stake, there is simply no time to delay. //
Government aid is crucial. But we all know that government
aid alone cannot solve Nicaragua's problems. The business of
democracy-building is a task that requires strong and steady
support from the private sector -- from individuals like you, and
the institutions you represent.
Right now in Nicaragua, the hard work is only beginning. //
For the past decade, that nation has experienced terrible
suffering and deprivation: its energies consumed in bitter civil
war -- it's economy slowly strangled by a system of central
controlx and MIS management.
3
But those days have ended with the return of democracy.
Nicaragua is confident again. Ready to turn things around. To
build the institutions of free government and free enterprise --
and create a climate for growth. To plant as we've done so
successfully in our country the seeds of peace and prosperity.
So today, I thank you for coming here to the White House,
and meeting with these top members of my Administration on this
key issue. // I know some of you will soon be going down to
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Nicaragua -- some of you under the auspices of OPIC and I hope
you'll find it worth your while to invest in Nicaragua. When you
do, you'll be doing more than business -- you'll be doing the
work of democracy. // God bless you all.
# # #
RESEARCH 1990 APR 11 PM 4: 47
McGroarty/Dooley
April 11, 1990
3:45 pm
[nica]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
OEOB, RM. 450
APRIL 16, 1990
1:35 P.M.
Good afternoon, and welcome the White House. As you've just
heard from the State Department's chief Latin American expert --
Bernard Aronson and as you'll hear in a few minutes from Mark
and from
my old triend
Edelman of AID and Fred Zeder of OPIC -- this is a time of
and Jim Berg
tremendous change in Nicaragua. Tremendous hope -- and
opportunity.
Less than two months ago, the people of Nicaragua shocked
the pollsters of the world by casting their votes for Violeta
Chamorro. Those of us who saw that election as a chance to
choose democracy weren't surprised at all.
In the seven weeks since the people of Nicaragua cast their
votes for freedom, real progress has been made in negotiating the
difficult transition leading up to a peaceful transfer of power.
//
I've spoken several times to Mrs. Chamorro -- a woman of
great moral courage, and an inspiration to the people of her
nation. When she takes office on the 25th of this month,
Nicaragua will close a painful chapter in its history, and begin
a new story -- a new life in democracy. //
2
I have pledged to Mrs. Chamorro that the U.S. Government
would respond in Nicaragua's hour of need. I've called on
Congress to create what I call the Fund for Democracy -- a fund
to assist Nicaragua, and its Central American neighbor Panama, as
these two countries take their critical first steps on the road
to democracy.
I was gratified that Congress authorized our aid package --
including the full $300 million dollars we requested for
Nicaragua -- but I am disappointed that Congress failed to take
the final step, actually appropriating the funds, before the
Easter recess. 11 That's why today, I ask each of you in this
room to contact your representatives -- and urge them to act
immediately when Congress reconvenes this Wednesday. //
Nicaragua -- and, of course, Panama, too -- need these funds.
With democracy at stake, there is simply no time to delay. 11
Government aid is crucial. But we all know that government
aid alone cannot solve Nicaragua's problems. The business of
democracy-building is a task that requires strong and steady
support from the private sector -- from individuals like you, and
the institutions you represent.
Right now in Nicaragua, the hard work is only beginning. //
For the past decade, that nation has experienced terrible
suffering and deprivation: its energies consumed in bitter civil
war -- it's economy slowly strangled by a system of central
control.
3
But those days have ended with the return of democracy.
Nicaragua is confident again. Ready to turn things around. To
build the institutions of free government and free enterprise --
and create a climate for growth. To plant -- as we've done so
successfully in our country -- the seeds of peace and prosperity.
So today, I thank you for coming here to the White House,
and meeting with these top members of my Administration on this
key issue. 113 know some of you will soon be going down to
Nicaragua -- some of you under the auspices of OPIC -- and I hope
you'll find it worth your while to invest in Nicaragua. When you
do, you'll be doing more than business -- you'll be doing the
work of democracy. // God bless you all.
# # #
A's For last P:
I know that some of you leave tomorrow for Nicaragua, on a
mission under the auspices of a private development group called
Caribbean/Central American Action. And I know that OPIC is now
hope all of you here today, and all of you who take part in those I
planning a mission of its own, the first week in June. //
trips, find it worth your while to invest in Nicaragua.
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As per Sichan Siv.
of Jim Berg, OPIC.
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1990 APR 12 PM 5:
04/11/90
2:00 p.m. 02 04/12
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
(04/11 3:45 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 2:00 pm Thursday, 04/12, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE: MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES CICCONI
April 12, 1990
The NSC staff concurs with changes indicated.
Brent Rates for $cowcroft
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
1990 APR 12 PM 5: 03:45 April pm
11, 1990
1990 APR 11 PM 4: 47
[nica]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
OEOB, RM. 450
APRIL 16, 1990
1:35 P.M.
Good afternoon, and welcome the White House. As you've just
heard from the State Department's chief Latin American expert --
Bernard Aronson -- and as you'll hear in a few minutes from Mark
Edelman of AID and Fred Zeder of OPIC -- this is a time of
tremendous change in Nicaragua. Tremendous hope -- and
opportunity.
Less than two months ago, the people of Nicaragua shocked
the pollsters of the world by casting their votes for Violeta
Chamorro. Those of us who saw that election as a chance to
choose democracy weren't surprised at all.
In the seven weeks since the people of Nicaragua cast their
votes for freedom, real progress has been made in negotiating the
difficult transition leading up to a peaceful transfer of power.
11
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I've spoken several times to Mrs. Chamorro ^- a woman of
great moral courage, and an inspiration to the people of her
nation. When she takes office on the 25th of this month,
Nicaragua will close a painful chapter in its history, and begin
a new story -- a new life in democracy. //
2
I have pledged to Mrs. Chamorro that the U.S. Government
would respond in Nicaragua's hour of need. I've called on
Congress to create what I call the Fund for Democracy -- a fund
to assist Nicaragua, and its Central American neighbor Panama, as
these two countries take their critical first steps on the road
to democracy.
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I was gratified that Congress authorized our aid package 1
including the [sul] $300 million dollars (wo WO requested for
Nicaragua -- but I am disappointed that Congress failed to take
the final step detually appropriating the funds available before the
necessary to make
Easter recess. // That's why today, I ask each of you in this
room to contact your representatives -- and urge them to act
immediately when Congress reconvenes this Wednesday. //
Nicaragua -- and, of course, Panama, too -- need these funds.
With democracy at stake, there is simply no time to delay. //
Government aid is crucial. But we all know that government
aid alone cannot solve Nicaragua's problems. The business of
democracy-building is a task that requires strong and steady
support from the private sector -- from individuals like you, and
the institutions you represent.
Right now in Nicaragua, the hard work is only beginning. //
For the past decade, that nation has experienced terrible
suffering and deprivation: its energies consumed in bitter civil
war -- it's economy slowly strangled by a system of central
control.
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3
But those days have ended with the return of democracy.
Nicaragua is confident again. Ready to turn things around. To
build the institutions of free government and free enterprise --
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successfully in our country g the seeds of peace and prosperity.
So today, I thank you for coming here to the White House,
and meeting with these top members of my Administration on this
key issue. 11 I know some of you will soon be going down to
Nicaragua -- some of you under the auspices of OPIC -- and I hope
you'll find it worth your while to invest in Nicaragua. When you
do, you'll be doing more than business -- you'll be doing the
work of democracy. // God bless you all.
# # #
Document No. 131872
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/11/90
2:00 p.m. 04/12
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
(04/11 3:45 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
X
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
)
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 2:00 pm Thursday, 04/12, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE: See comments
Disregard ballpoint edits (NSC bootleg).
10:1d 21 MAR 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 11, 1990
3:45 pm
1990 APR 11 PM 4: 47
[nica]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
OEOB, RM. 450
APRIL 16, 1990
1:35 P.M.
Good afternoon, and welcome the White House. As you've just
heard from the State Department's chief Latin American expert --
Bernard Aronson -- and as you'll hear in a few minutes from Mark
Edelman of AID and Fred Zeder of OPIC -- this is a time of
tremendous change in Nicaragua. Tremendous hope -- and
opportunity.
Less than two months ago, the people of Nicaragua shocked
the pollsters of the world by casting their votes for Violeta
Chamorro. Those of us who saw that election as a chance to
choose democracy weren't surprised at all.
In the seven weeks since the people of Nicaragua cast their
votes for freedom, real progress has been made in negotiating the
difficult transition leading up to a peaceful transfer of power.
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I've spoken several times to Mrs. Chamorro -- a woman of
great moral courage, and an inspiration to the people of her
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Nicaragua will close a painful chapter in its history, and begin
a new story -- a new life in democracy. //
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I have pledged to Mrs. Chamorro that the U.S. Government
would respond in Nicaragua's hour of need. I've called on
Congress to create what I call the Fund for Democracy -- a fund
to assist Nicaragua, and its Central American neighbor Panama, as
these two countries take their critical first steps on the road
to democracy.
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Government aid is crucial. But we all know that government
aid alone cannot solve Nicaragua's problems. The business of
democracy-building is a task that requires strong and steady
support from the private sector -- from individuals like you, and
the institutions you represent.
Right now in Nicaragua, the hard work is only beginning. //
For the past decade, that nation has experienced terrible
suffering and deprivation: its energies consumed in bitter civil
war -- it's economy slowly strangled by a system of central
control. & its mgmt.
3
But those days have ended with the return of democracy.
Nicaragua is confident again. Ready to turn things around. To
build the institutions of free government and free enterprise --
and create a climate for growth. To plant -- as we've done so
successfully in our country -- the seeds of peace and prosperity.
So today, I thank you for coming here to the White House,
and meeting with these top members of my Administration on this
key issue. // I know some of you will soon be going down to
Nicaragua -- some of you under the auspices of OPIC -- and I hope
you'll find it worth your while to invest in Nicaragua. When you
do, you'll be doing more than business -- you'll be doing the
work of democracy. // God bless you all.
# # #
Document No. 131877
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/11/90
2:00 p.m. 04/12
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
(04/11 3:45 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
à
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
>
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
\
PINKERTON
)
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 2:00 pm Thursday, 04/12, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
OK.S.R- OK.
90 MAR 12 P2: 45
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 11, 1990
3:45 pm
[nica]
1990 APR 11 PM 4: 47
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
OEOB, RM. 450
APRIL 16, 1990
1:35 P.M.
Good afternoon, and welcome the White House. As you've just
heard from the State Department's chief Latin American expert --
Bernard Aronson -- and as you'll hear in a few minutes from Mark
Edelman of AID and Fred Zeder of OPIC -- this is a time of
tremendous change in Nicaragua. Tremendous hope -- and
opportunity.
Less than two months ago, the people of Nicaragua shocked
the pollsters of the world by casting their votes for Violeta
Chamorro. Those of us who saw that election as a chance to
choose democracy weren't surprised at all.
In the seven weeks since the people of Nicaragua cast their
votes for freedom, real progress has been made in negotiating the
difficult transition leading up to a peaceful transfer of power.
//
I've spoken several times to Mrs. Chamorro -- a woman of
great moral courage, and an inspiration to the people of her
nation. When she takes office on the 25th of this month,
Nicaragua will close a painful chapter in its history, and begin
a new story -- a new life in democracy. //
2
I have pledged to Mrs. Chamorro that the U.S. Government
would respond in Nicaragua's hour of need. I've called on
Congress to create what I call the Fund for Democracy -- a fund
to assist Nicaragua, and its Central American neighbor Panama, as
these two countries take their critical first steps on the road
to democracy.
I was gratified that Congress authorized our aid package --
including the full $300 million dollars we requested for
Nicaragua -- but I am disappointed that Congress failed to take
the final step, actually appropriating the funds, before the
Easter recess. // That's why today, I ask each of you in this
room to contact your representatives --- and urge them to act
immediately when Congress reconvenes this Wednesday. 11
Nicaragua -- and, of course, Panama, too -- need these funds.
With democracy at stake, there is simply no time to delay. //
Government aid is crucial. But we all know that government
aid alone cannot solve Nicaragua's problems. The business of
democracy-building is a task that requires strong and steady
support from the private sector -- from individuals like you, and
the institutions you represent.
Right now in Nicaragua, the hard work is only beginning. 11
For the past decade, that nation has experienced terrible
suffering and deprivation: its energies consumed in bitter civil
war -- it's economy slowly strangled by a system of central
control.
3
But those days have ended with the return of democracy.
Nicaragua is confident again. Ready to turn things around. To
build the institutions of free government and free enterprise --
and create a climate for growth. To plant -- as we've done so
successfully in our country -- the seeds of peace and prosperity.
So today, I thank you for coming here to the White House,
and meeting with these top members of my Administration on this
key issue. // I know some of you will soon be going down to
Nicaragua -- some of you under the auspices of OPIC -- and I hope
you'll find it worth your while to invest in Nicaragua. When you
do, you'll be doing more than business -- you'll be doing the
work of democracy. // God bless you all.
# # #
Document No. 131877
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/11/90
DATE:
2:00 p.m. 04/12
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
(04/11 3:45 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
>
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
>
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 2:00 pm Thursday, 04/12, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
No comments.
SO MAR 12 P2 : 46
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 12, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Nicaragua Briefing Drop-
By
We have reviewed the attached draft and have no suggested
changes from a policy standpoint. We approve of the draft
remarks in their current form.
CC: James W. Cicconi
90 MAR 12 PI : 54
Document No. 131877
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/11/90
2:00 p.m. 04/12
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
(04/11 3:45 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
à
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
A
PINKERTON
i
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 2:00 pm Thursday, 04/12, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 11, 1990
3:45 pm
[nica]
1990 APR 11 PM 4: 47
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
OEOB, RM. 450
APRIL 16, 1990
1:35 P.M.
Good afternoon, and welcome the White House. As you've just
heard from the State Department's chief Latin American expert --
Bernard Aronson -- and as you'll hear in a few minutes from Mark
Edelman of AID and Fred Zeder of OPIC -- this is a time of
tremendous change in Nicaragua. Tremendous hope -- and
opportunity.
Less than two months ago, the people of Nicaragua shocked
the pollsters of the world by casting their votes for Violeta
Chamorro. Those of us who saw that election as a chance to
choose democracy weren't surprised at all.
In the seven weeks since the people of Nicaragua cast their
votes for freedom, real progress has been made in negotiating the
difficult transition leading up to a peaceful transfer of power.
//
I've spoken several times to Mrs. Chamorro -- a woman of
great moral courage, and an inspiration to the people of her
nation. When she takes office on the 25th of this month,
Nicaragua will close a painful chapter in its history, and begin
a new story -- a new life in democracy. //
2
I have pledged to Mrs. Chamorro that the U.S. Government
would respond in Nicaragua's hour of need. I've called on
Congress to create what I call the Fund for Democracy -- a fund
to assist Nicaragua, and its Central American neighbor Panama, as
these two countries take their critical first steps on the road
to democracy.
I was gratified that Congress authorized our aid package --
including the full $300 million dollars we requested for
Nicaragua -- but I am disappointed that Congress failed to take
the final step, actually appropriating the funds, before the
Easter recess. // That's why today, I ask each of you in this
room to contact your representatives -- and urge them to act
immediately when Congress reconvenes this Wednesday. 11
Nicaragua -- and, of course, Panama, too -- need these funds.
With democracy at stake, there is simply no time to delay. 11
Government aid is crucial. But we all know that government
aid alone cannot solve Nicaragua's problems. The business of
democracy-building is a task that requires strong and steady
support from the private sector -- from individuals like you, and
the institutions you represent.
Right now in Nicaragua, the hard work is only beginning. //
For the past decade, that nation has experienced terrible
suffering and deprivation: its energies consumed in bitter civil
war -- it's economy slowly strangled by a system of central
control.
3
But those days have ended with the return of democracy.
Nicaragua is confident again. Ready to turn things around. To
build the institutions of free government and free enterprise --
and create a climate for growth. To plant -- as we've done so
successfully in our country -- the seeds of peace and prosperity.
So today, I thank you for coming here to the White House,
and meeting with these top members of my Administration on this
key issue. // I know some of you will soon be going down to
Nicaragua -- some of you under the auspices of OPIC -- and I hope
you'll find it worth your while to invest in Nicaragua. When you
do, you'll be doing more than business -- you'll be doing the
work of democracy. // God bless you all.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 12, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
Deputy Assistant to the President for
Communications
FROM:
BRENT O. HATCH
BAT
Associate Counsel to the President
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks --- Nicaragua Briefing Drop-By
Counsel's office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
remarks. We have no legal objections.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this matter.
CC: James W. Cicconi
SOMARI2 P | : 38
Document No. 131877
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/11/90
DATE:
2:00 p.m. 04/12
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
(04/11 3:45 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
d
DARMAN
ROGICH
R
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
A
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 2:00 pm Thursday, 04/12, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 11, 1990
3:45 pm
1990 APR 11 PM 4: 47
[nica]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
OEOB, RM. 450
APRIL 16, 1990
1:35 P.M.
Good afternoon, and welcome the White House. As you've just
heard from the State Department's chief Latin American expert --
Bernard Aronson -- and as you'll hear in a few minutes from Mark
Edelman of AID and Fred Zeder of OPIC -- this is a time of
tremendous change in Nicaragua. Tremendous hope -- and
opportunity.
Less than two months ago, the people of Nicaragua shocked
the pollsters of the world by casting their votes for Violeta
Chamorro. Those of us who saw that election as a chance to
choose democracy weren't surprised at all.
In the seven weeks since the people of Nicaragua cast their
votes for freedom, real progress has been made in negotiating the
difficult transition leading up to a peaceful transfer of power.
//
I've spoken several times to Mrs. Chamorro -- a woman of
great moral courage, and an inspiration to the people of her
nation. When she takes office on the 25th of this month,
Nicaragua will close a painful chapter in its history, and begin
a new story -- a new life in democracy. 11
2
I have pledged to Mrs. Chamorro that the U.S. Government
would respond in Nicaragua's hour of need. I've called on
Congress to create what I call the Fund for Democracy -- a fund
to assist Nicaragua, and its Central American neighbor Panama, as
these two countries take their critical first steps on the road
to democracy.
I was gratified that Congress authorized our aid package --
including the full $300 million dollars we requested for
Nicaragua -- but I am disappointed that Congress failed to take
the final step, actually appropriating the funds, before the
Easter recess. 11 That's why today, I ask each of you in this
room to contact your representatives -- and urge them to act
immediately when Congress reconvenes this Wednesday. 11
Nicaragua -- and, of course, Panama, too -- need these funds.
With democracy at stake, there is simply no time to delay. 11
Government aid is crucial. But we all know that government
aid alone cannot solve Nicaragua's problems. The business of
democracy-building is a task that requires strong and steady
support from the private sector -- from individuals like you, and
the institutions you represent.
Right now in Nicaragua, the hard work is only beginning. //
For the past decade, that nation has experienced terrible
suffering and deprivation: its energies consumed in bitter civil
war -- it's economy slowly strangled by a system of central
control.
3
But those days have ended with the return of democracy.
Nicaragua is confident again. Ready to turn things around. To
build the institutions of free government and free enterprise --
and create a climate for growth. To plant -- as we've done so
successfully in our country -- the seeds of peace and prosperity.
So today, I thank you for coming here to the White House,
and meeting with these top members of my Administration on this
key issue. // I know some of you will soon be going down to
Nicaragua -- some of you under the auspices of OPIC -- and I hope
you'll find it worth your while to invest in Nicaragua. When you
do, you'll be doing more than business -- you'll be doing the
work of democracy. // God bless you all.
# # #
OEOB 122
Document No. 131877
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/11/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. 04/12
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
(04/11 3:45 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
à
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
R
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
A
PINKERTON
)
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 2:00 pm Thursday, 04/12, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
Please note one comment -- first sentence.
4-12-90
Holls Williamson 29 : dis 21 MAR 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 11, 1990
3:45 pm
1990 APR 11 PM 4: 47
[nica]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NICARAGUA BRIEFING DROP-BY
OEOB, RM. 450
APRIL 16, 1990
1:35 P.M.
to
Good afternoon, and welcome^the White House. As you've just
heard from the State Department's chief Latin American expert --
Bernard Aronson -- and as you'll hear in a few minutes from Mark
Edelman of AID and Fred Zeder of OPIC -- this is a time of
tremendous change in Nicaragua. Tremendous hope -- and
opportunity.
Less than two months ago, the people of Nicaragua shocked
the pollsters of the world by casting their votes for Violeta
Chamorro. Those of us who saw that election as a chance to
choose democracy weren't surprised at all.
In the seven weeks since the people of Nicaragua cast their
votes for freedom, real progress has been made in negotiating the
difficult transition leading up to a peaceful transfer of power.
//
I've spoken several times to Mrs. Chamorro -- a woman of
great moral courage, and an inspiration to the people of her
nation. When she takes office on the 25th of this month,
Nicaragua will close a painful chapter in its history, and begin
a new story -- a new life in democracy. //