12/06/1988
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"We've asked both sides—the Communists and the democratic resistance—to lay down their arms."
"We have made this proposal in a sincere effort to start a dialog aimed at true internal reconciliation, which can bring peace and liberty to Nicaragua."
"And we've asked Congress to release $14 million for those freedom fighters—aid that will go immediately for medicines, food, and clothing and other support to help these men and their families survive..."
"Well, if they do, they'll be lying in their teeth, as they did in 1982."