I was disappointed that we did not use that vote to signal that the United States favors June 12. 1.985 diplomacy as a solution to the strife in Central America. The House could have sent that signal by approving the BarnesHamilton substitute which would have endorsed the Contradora diplomatic process. and set aside $4 million to assist the implementation of an agreement reached as a result of that process. BarnesHamilton would have also provided up to $14 million In relief aid for Nicaraguans who have fled their country and are now located in refugee camps managed by the International Red Cross and the U.N. High Commission for Refugees. Today. Mr.
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