Executive Order 12584—President's Special Review Board
02/18/1987
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This nation cannot simply ignore the suffering of oppressed peoples and remain true to our basic strengths and principles.
Our policy in Central America is like a neighborhood watch.
You can't protect America and her people with drawing boards.
Peace—a peace in which freedom could flourish and justice could prevail—would be our highest priority.