Among these myths I referred to are the following: The view that the Sandinista military buildup and many of the repressive measures instituted by the Nicaraguan regime was caused by and was a reaction to U.S. aggression. the belief that the Sandinista government wants peace and is willing to engage in good faith negotiations. the belief that the Contras are thugs. thieves. and terrorists who routinely commit atrocities. the perception that the Sandinistas have improved the quality of life for many Nicaraguansor would have if U.S. policy had not forced the Nicaraguan regime to divert significant resources to defense. the suspicion that humanitarian aid to the Nicaraguan refugees is a covert aid program for the Contras. and. last but not least. the conviction that the Sandinista regime is not MarxistLeninist. nor totalitarian. I had thought. until Sunday. that this last myth had finally been laid to rest when a distinguished Member of this body was reported to have said that Marxist doctrine "does not dominate what is happening" in Nicaragua. These are serious misstatements about the true reality of Nicaragua today.
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