On the recordJuly 27, 1992
I commend the people of Ecuador for the peaceful, democratic way they have chosen their leaders.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI commend the people of Ecuador for the peaceful, democratic way they have chosen their leaders.
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With President-Elect Sixto Duran-Ballen of Ecuador
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