Statement on the House
of Representatives Disapproval of Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance
By
its action last night, the House of Representatives again failed to approve
further assistance for the Nicaraguan freedom fighters. Without renewal of aid
soon, the resistance will cease to provide the pressure necessary to ensure
that the Sandinista regime honors its promises under the
I
ask the House of Representatives and the Senate to act swiftly to renew
assistance to the freedom fighters. Key elements of such a package should
include:
-- sufficient nonlethal assistance to sustain the resistance in the
field;
-- a safe and
effective means for delivering; and
-- procedures for
expedited consideration by the Congress of a future Presidential request for
additional aid if efforts to negotiate a cease-fire are unsuccessful.
In
the days ahead, I will be consulting with bipartisan supporters in both
Chambers to put together an effective package for aid to the resistance. Prompt
renewal of assistance to the resistance remains essential to advance the
national security interests of the