The administration has no objection to enactment of H.R. 87.

The bill's unilateral termination of aid to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance would deprive the administration of one of the most critical elements of leverage it has with the Sandinistas.

I pledge to the American people today that I will do whatever is necessary to enact the proper reforms and to meet the challenges ahead.

I intend to read and digest it first, think carefully about its findings, and promptly act on its recommendations.

S. 184 would not encourage the Sandinistas to move toward peace and democracy.

However, simply because we propose terminating this Federal grant program it would be a mistake to conclude that the Administration's commitment to a strong criminal justice system is less than complete.

We are determined to help bring the war to the earliest possible negotiated end.

I urge the international community, in the appropriate fora and through the appropriate mechanisms, to cooperate in the endeavor.

The objective is to target the specific needs of each community while encountering fewer layers of bureaucracy and decreasing the dependency on Federal dollars.

Mrs. Coors is currently the vice president and founder of Citizens for America.

Paul H. Henson has served on the Committee since December 1982.

Rocco John Marano has served on the Committee since May 1983.