Popular support for President Wasmosy was reinforced by a clear message from the hemisphere that extra constitutional action would not be tolerated. The United States spoke out quickly and firmly, immediately followed by a strong OAS resolution. OAS Secretary General Gaviria and the Foreign Ministers of Paraguay's Mercosur partners were on the ground in Asuncion less than twenty-four hours after the crisis began. Bolstered by the expressions of solidarity at home and abroad, President Wasmosy was able to face down the General. Third, to develop institutions, in 1995 implementation of the Summit of the Americas Action Plan moved forward quickly.
Some impressive results are already in place.
Mack McLarty and the Secretary have mentioned the historic corruption convention. We have contributed to that process by becoming the first country in the region to notify countries of our significant military exercises, and we hope others will do the same. A Senior Implementation Review Group meets about every four months. Finally, the hemisphere's Foreign Ministers will meet on the margins of the OAS General Assembly to review Summit progress next month in Panama City. In reviewing these, substantial achievements since our last meeting, we are not declaring victory in our effort for a stable, democratic and prosperous hemisphere.