General Manuel Antonio Noriega speaks 20 May 1988 in Panama City during the presentation of colors to the San Miguel Arcangel de San Miguelito volunteer batallion. Noriega said that discussions with the U.S. could not continue as long as the U.S. continued its agression and that Panamian democracy will not follow an North American schedule. (Photo credit should read ANGEL MURILLO/AFP/Getty Images)