George Bush actually said...

I am most pleased that there has been a free and fair election in Nicaragua and that the results are being accepted by both sides.

I am sending messages to Mrs. Chamorro congratulating her on her victory and to President Ortega congratulating him on the conduct of the el...

We hope that all sides in this hotly fought contest will extend the hand of reconciliation and cooperate together in rebuilding their countr...

We are confident the international community will strongly support the results of yesterday's elections and will join in the effort to help ...