LETTER TO THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR. FROM RONALD REAGAN
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Publication Date:
September 10, 1986
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LETTER
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September 10, 1986
Dear Mr. Speaker:
As the Congress returns to an exceedingly heavy
work schedule prior to sine die adjournment, I
wanted to once again convey to you my grave
concern about the situation in Central America
and the urgency of completing final action on a
compromise plan to provide assistance to the
Nicaraguan freedom fighters. This bipartisan
proposition has passed the House and Senate and
now awaits final conference action on the
Military Construction Appropriations bill.
The Nicaraguan freedom fighters cling to our
promise of assistance. The affirmative votes of
the House and Senate have confirmed congressional
commitment to that goal. However, months have
passed since House action-and weeks have passed
since the Senate reaffirmed its position. In the
intervening time, supplies of food and medicine
have been drained and the ability of the
democratic resistance to defend itself has been
significantly reduced. There has been no lack of
resolve on the part of the Soviets or their
proxies in arming and sustaining a regime that
clearly seeks to destroy the hope of freedom for
millions in Central America.
Mr. Speaker, it is my hope that you will assist
in expediting conference action on the Military
Construction A.r-ropriations bill in order that it
might reach r.,: .,sk for signature as quickly as
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possible. Time is short, and we must avoid
further delay in order to sustain those in
Central America who have committed themselves to
democracy and freedom.
S' cerely,
The Honorable Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr.
Speaker of the
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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