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White House Statements, April 2, 1981 (04/02/1981)

… terrorism and to carry out basic reforms that will assure the long-term stability of Turkish democracy and the well-being of the Turkish people. In commemorating the Ataturk Centennial, the …

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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at a World Affairs Council Luncheon in Los Angeles, California

… a campaign in which the American people will speak out on the issues of war and peace, democracy and totalitarianism, and make decisions that will affect the world and our foreign … the true nature of the Soviet regime, the fundamental distinction between totalitarianism and democracy, and the moral duty to resist the international threat to human rights posed by Soviet … and is seen in all multilateral relations. The call for a worldwide crusade for freedom and democracy, which I first made at Westminster in 1982, was one meant for all nations and all …

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Remarks on the 35th Anniversary of the North Atlantic Alliance

… to divide the alliance. We will not be split. We will not be intimidated. The West will defend democracy and individual liberty. And the West will protect the peace. At the same time, we …

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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters

… that's what was the reason there . And I think that you should talk to the Attorney General. Democracy in Panama Q. Mr. President, if you can't discuss the negotiations with Noriega, I'd … but I'll make one comment on that. What we're interested in seeing is a restoration of democracy in Panama . It didn't start with this particular man. But some time back, under another … over the President of Panama and dictate to the Government. We feel that it's time that democracy return to Panama , and this is what we're negotiating toward. Q. Well, sir, if someone …

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Remarks at the National Leadership Forum of the Center for International and Strategic Studies of Georgetown University

… is not enough, but without it there can be no effective diplomacy and negotiations, no secure democracy and peace. Conversely, weakness or hopeful passivity are only self-defeating. They … to resolve these differences by peaceful means. Bipartisanship at home -- in our two-party democracy, an effective foreign policy must begin with bipartisanship, and the sharing of … and maturity. The great majority of our people do not believe the stark differences between democracy and totalitarianism can be wished away. They understand that keeping America secure …

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Remarks to Supporters of Israel at a White House Briefing on United States Foreign Policyv

… that we could not save El Salvador , and our aid package passed by only a few votes. And now democracy is prospering in El Salvador , Honduras , Costa Rica , and Guatemala . Nicaragua is the odd man out and a menace to the cause of regional democracy. But the struggle in Nicaragua goes on, and with Congress' help, we'll see to it that democracy wins there too. So, I hope you can see how these issues are interrelated and how our …

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Remarks at the Annual Washington Conference of the American Legion

… moral, political, military, economic -- had deteriorated to such an extent that the enemies of democracy and international order felt they could take advantage of this weakness. The Soviets … political agendas of others, reaction to the offensive actions of those hostile to freedom and democracy. We were forever competing on territory picked by our adversaries, with the issues and … totalitarian left are trying to exploit for their own cynical purposes. The reaffirmation of democracy in Costa Rica in their elections of last year, the transition from military rule to …

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Remarks at the Annual Convention of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith

… efforts to help our friends in Central America. This question isn't who has the most perfect democracy. The question is, who's trying to build democracy and who is determined to destroy it. Many nations, including the United States, which …

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Remarks at a White House Ceremony Honoring the National Teacher of the Year

… garden, I realize I haven't even touched on the part that you play, the vital part in keeping democracy and the democratic spirit alive. Thomas Jefferson noted this when he said, ``If you … and free, you expect what never was and never will be.'' The ongoing experiment called democracy, the longest continuing experiment in human history, cannot exist without an informed …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India

… And let me add a personal note. It is good to see you here again as leader of the great Indian democracy, which provides a unique opportunity for us to broaden and deepen the dialog we began … deprived of it. We believe in the worth of the human being, for that is the foundation of our democracy and our work for development. That is the framework of our national programs. We have …

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