Ronald Reagan: “I think there are more people who are opposing the regime right now in…”

On the recordMarch 31, 1985

I think there are more people who are opposing the regime right now in Nicaragua than actually fought in the revolution against Somoza.

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Republican · California

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Interview With Lou Cannon

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