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On the recordSeptember 14, 2016
they have got to hold free, fair, and transparent elections, promote democracy, strengthen the rule of law, respect the right of freedom of association or they don't get these loans from the United States and the international community.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Republican · Florida

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Ros-Lehtinen emphasizes the need for democratic reforms in Nicaragua to receive international support.

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