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Ronald Reagan: Well, I think when they see the Contadora process and neighboring countries all in support of this—and the contras are…

On the recordApril 4, 1985
Well, I think when they see the Contadora process and neighboring countries all in support of this—and the contras are the ones who are willing to lay down their arms, to simply ask for the right to negotiate and discuss what kind of a government this should be.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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