The mere fact of an American being present could help save the lives of innocent people. That's why I believe in the importance of bearing witness, to become a voice for the voiceless.

I often traveled to Nicaragua to speak against repressive policies by the Sandinista government.

The U.S. embargo imposed on Nicaragua, rather than weakening the Sandinistas, actually maintained them in power.

I find it disturbing that the media keeps referring to my marriage, since I got divorced in 1979. But the media never wants to let me forget.

The Sandinista revolution was without any question a popular insurrection.

We are not supposed to go out and kill all those we suspect to have committed a crime.

The Sandinista government became consumed with fighting a war of survival. They were up against the biggest superpower in the world.