A recent Administration policy paper states that "the United States has a clear. undeniable moral imperative not to abandon those brave men and women [the Contras] in their fight to establish democracy and respect for human rights in Nicaragua." Yet Eden Pastoras guerrilla forces have Just had two outposts in the jungle overrun by MarxistLeninist Sandinistas. and Just like our own Revolutionary War Minutemen citizensoldiers. his volunteer troops need all kinds of supplies urgently. Eden Pastora has liberated over 10.000 square kilometers of Sandinista territory. Thousands of helpless refugees from MarxistLeninist oppression have trekked for weeks through the Jungles seeking freedom and his protection. Mr. President. we realize that in this climactic phase of American foreign policy toward Central America. we are now facing up to the extreme danger of a Central America dominated by MarxistLeninist Sandinistas backed by Soviet and Cuban support.
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