We voted for the HamiltonBarnes amendment. which still. in my judgment. is the best course of action for our policy in Central America. However. right after that vote. this House went ahead and wiped out perhaps that best standard and the best language and the best policy that we have had for the area. HamiltonBarnes emphasized the Contadora process and negotiations and refugee assistance. Now we have the Michel amendment. which is still deficient but has some good approaches and initiatives nonetheless. Why. as a Member of Congress who has consistently opposed our policy in Central America. am I changing my vote and my perception?