The President's News Conference in Rome, Italy
11/07/1991
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Payments from the United States and payments by U.S. persons in Panama to that government are not prohibited.
I am fully committed to implement the Panama Canal treaties and turn over the Canal to Panama in the year 2000.
The Panamanian people want democracy, peace, and the chance for a better life in dignity and freedom.
The democratically elected government is now in place in Panama.