[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)]
[April 9, 1992]
[Page 574]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Smith on the President's Meeting 
With President Violeta Chamorro of Nicaragua

April 9, 1992
    The President met this afternoon with President Violeta Chamorro of 
Nicaragua. President Bush congratulated her on the success of her 
economic reform program and her efforts to bring all Nicaraguans 
together in national reconciliation. The President reiterated his full 
support for President Chamorro's efforts to strengthen democracy in her 
country.
    President Chamorro thanked the President for the generous assistance 
to her country from the United States, including substantial debt 
relief. She indicated that Nicaragua is committed to a strong economic 
stabilization program that will set the stage for economic growth. She 
also outlined her plans for reforming the police and resolving the 
problems surrounding property rights in her country.