News leaked out that the border was open in midOctober. and within a few days. 1.200 people had fled to Costa Rica and Communist troops had to turn 3.000 more back from the border. Just this last weekend. 1.000 more Nicaraguans were turned back at gunpoint by Communist troops. Mr. Speaker. up to 400.000 Nicaraguans15 percent of the countrys populationhave fled their country since the Communists took power. If we in this Congress dont understand the meaning of this. listen to what one of last weeks new refugees said after crossing the border: As long as that Sandinista Government stays in power. its a lie to say there will be peace. Mr. Speaker. we must act to ensure that the Nicaraguan freedom fighters remain ready to resume their struggle against this Communist dictatorship.
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