President Reagan's request for aid to the freedom fighters narrowly loses when eight Republicans who endorsed George Bush desert the president. Communist dictator Ortega continues his military buildup, yet Bob Dole told the Boston Globe he wasn't concerned about Ortega or his army. Is that leadership? Contra leader Adolfo Calero said, Jack Kemp is the only one who lifted a finger to help us. That's leadership.

President Reagan's request for aid to the freedom fighters narrowly loses when eight Republicans who endorsed George Bush desert the president. Communist dictator Ortega continues his military buildup, yet Bob Dole told the Boston Globe he wasn't concerned about Ortega or his army. Is that leadership? Contra leader Adolfo Calero said, Jack Kemp is the only one who lifted a finger to help us. That's leadership., 1f3d64535ea0b6001326bc943e2ec6ec. Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections. https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/digital_objects/60653 Accessed July 25, 2026.