The debate was lengthy and heated, with Nicaragua and Honduras denying any wrongdoing, and the U.S. stating that Eisenhower's role as a general in World War II demonstrated that he was against imperialism.
Perdebatan berlangsung sengit; Nikaragua dan Honduras menyangkal segala tuduhan, sementara AS menyatakan bahwa peran Eisenhower sebagai seorang jenderal pada Perang Dunia II menunjukkan bahwa ia menentang imperialisme.