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HAMDT 534 (100th)

An amendment comprised of several amendments en bloc to earmark $3.5 million for verification and peacekeeping activities in support of the Central American peace agreement; express the sense of Congress that economic growth, development, and prosperity is possible in Central America if appropriate free-market reforms are initiated by nations of the region and supported by Western free-market democracies; express the sense of Congress that the government and the private sector in El Salvador must work together in a cooperative and constructive manner in solving that country's problems; express the sense of Congress that the Chilean Government should end its oppression of trade unions, opposition political parties, and freedom of expression; increase the funds earmarked for the Inter-American Development Bank by $4 million; express the sense of Congress that Nicaragua should undertake certain reforms to bring about lasting peace, pluralism, and democracy in that country; express the support of Congress for the Arias peace initiative; authorize $3 million for the Peace Corps program in Costa Rica; express the sense of Congress that unless or until the Nicaraguan Government is in full compliance with the Central American Peace Agreement, the countries of Western Europe should not provide any direct assistance to the Government of Nicaragua; suspend most assistance to Haiti until the democratic processes set forth in the constitution of Haiti are adhered to by the Government of Haiti; and, to place restrictions on assistance to Panama.

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