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NSDD 17 National Security Decision Directive on Cuba and Central America
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 4, 1982
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NATIONAL SECURITY DECISION
DIRECTIVE NUMBER 17
NATIONAL SECURITY DECISION DIRECTIVE ON
CUBA AND CENTRAL AMERICA
U. S. policy toward the Americas is characterized by strong
support for those nations which embrace the principles of
democracy and freedom for their people in a stable and
peaceful environment. U.S. policy is therefore to assist in
defeating the insurgency in El Salvador, and to oppose
actions by Cuba, Nicaragua, or others to introduce into
Central America heavy weapons, troops from outside the
region, trained subversives, or arms and military supplies
for insurgents. To adequately support U.S. policy, the
following decisions have been made by the President based on
discussion at the November 16, 1981 meeting of the National
Security Council:
1.
Create a public information task force to inform
the public and Congress of the critical situation
in the area.
2.
Economic support for a number of Central American
and Caribbean countries (estimate $250 to $300
million FY 1982 supplemental)
3.
Agreement to use most of the $50 million Section
506 authority to increase military assistance to
El Salvador and Honduras. Reprogram additional
funds as necessary.
4.
Provide military training for indigenous units and
leaders both in and out of country.
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Review on December 15, 1987
DRV. CL. by JCS
BY RW 5/6/13
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