Diary Entry - 06/18/1986
Key Facts
President Reagan participates in a meeting with leaders of the United Nicaraguan Opposition (UNO).
President Reagan participates in a meeting with several Administration officials to discuss the U.S. Central American policy.
Our U.H.O. friends Salero, Rebolo & Cruz (Nicaragua) were in for a meeting. They are here to lobby Cong. on aid to the freedom fighters.
Then a meeting with Bishop Dario Castillon of Colombia. He’s supportive of what we are trying to do in Central Am. I think he was relieved to hear though that we have no plans for armed intervention. He believes that at least 840 of the 900 bishops in Latin America are supportive of what we are trying to do.
Then on a beautiful day a gathering in the Rose Garden for this years C flag awards to businesses for contributions to good causes.
A photo with officers of the Nat. Homebuilders Assn. Then a meeting with Sec. Shultz. Two subjects—Soviet’s & S. Africa. He believes it is our turn to move with a proposal to Gorbachev. On S.A. the problem is once again harsh language in the Cong. which may force me to veto something.
Then a lengthy taping—6 events and upstairs for rest of day.
