There are many tools of economic policy that. if skillfully used. could be more effective than military pressures in reversing the current deterioration of Nicaraguas domestic political situation. By helping the democracies in the region to develop sound economies and stable political systems. we provide living examples to the Nicaraguan people that democracy is far preferable to Marxism. In the meantime. we must deal with the problem of the armed resistance and thousands of refugees that are camped out in Honduras. Having encouraged the growth and arming of the Contras. we have a responsibility to provide for resettlement of these people. At our insistence. Honduras and Costa Rica have allowed their territory to be used as a base for Contra operations. We cannot just turn our backs on their problems now. Honduras is nervous about the destabilizing nature of these refugees and does not have the resources to provide for them or assimilate them. How and where can these people be resettled? We must find solutions to these problems. We should be talking about resettlement programs for refugees and political and economic solutions. not about more military aid. For more than 3 years Ive repeatedly stood before this House arguing for changes in U.S. policy. Once again.
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