The Congress finds, therefore, that the people of the United States are willing to sustain and expand a program of economic and military assistance in Central America if the recipient countries can demonstrate progress toward and a commitment to these goals.
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22 U.S. Code § 2271 - Statement of policy
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(a) Congressional findingsThe Congress finds that—
(b) Policy requirements
(1) The achievement of democracy, respect for human rights, peace, and equitable economic growth depends primarily on the cooperation and the human and economic resources of the people and governments of Central America. The Congress recognizes that the United States can make a significant contribution to such peaceful and democratic development through a consistent and coherent policy which includes a long-term commitment of assistance. This policy should be designed to support actively—
(A)
democracy and political reform, including opening the political process to all members of society;
(B)
full observance of internationally recognized human rights, including free elections, freedom of the press, freedom of association, and the elimination of all human rights abuses;
(C)
leadership development, including training and educational programs to improve public administration and the administration of justice;
(2) The policy described in paragraph (1) should also promote equitable economic growth and development, including controlling the flight of capital and the effective use of foreign assistance and adhering to approved programs for economic stabilization and fiscal responsibility. Finally, this policy should foster dialog and negotiations—
(c) Additional Congressional findings
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 461, as added Pub. L. 99–83, title VII, § 701, Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 234.)
Editorial Notes
Codification
Another section 461 of Pub. L. 87–195 is classified to section 2281 of this title.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 2271, Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 461, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 434; Pub. L. 87–565, pt. I, § 110, Aug. 1, 1962, 76 Stat. 259; Pub. L. 90–137, pt. I, § 113, Nov. 14, 1967, 81 Stat. 455, related to emphasis on programs in agrarian countries which reach people who are engaged in agrarian pursuits, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 95–424, title VI, § 604, Oct. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 961, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Part effective Oct. 1, 1985, see section 1301 of Pub. L. 99–83, set out as an Effective Date of 1985 Amendment note under section 2151–1 of this title.