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… mission. As my personal representative, he speaks for me in our efforts to advance peace and democracy in this nearby area. He plans to return to the area shortly after the first of the …
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… and -- most importantly -- the Haitian people have moved resolutely towards the goal of true democracy. The path has not been easy or smooth. We, along with other friends of Haiti , have …
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… assemble like this and enjoy what ILA members enjoy every day -- the freedom to organize. Our democracy encompasses many freedoms -- freedom of speech, of religion, of assembly, and so many … They say poverty and violence, repression in Central America are just the way of life, that democracy can't work. Well, I say ``baloney.'' And I think we'd all say something stronger if we were down on the docks. [Laughter] Costa Rica is as strong a democracy as you will find anywhere with a long history of peace, free elections, and stability. …
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… has never lost sight of its destiny to be a nation of free people living by the principles of democracy. Israel 's vibrant democracy offers the best and strongest rejoinder to those who denigrate its achievements or who … is really quite special. I do not know whether history has another example of a great, free democracy extending so broad a hand of friendship to a young, although also very old, state so …
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… affairs of Western Hemisphere countries. We agreed that efforts must be made to strengthen democracy, liberty, and pluralism against extremism and totalitarianism. We continued discussions … States, my friend Ronald Reagan, for the kind invitation he extended to me to visit this great democracy. Allow me to thank him for the excellent organization of this visit, for having made … respect but also with cordiality and understanding. And the concepts of peace, liberty, and democracy were ever present, were like a backdrop to our talks on the area. As you know, the line …
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… varied civilization which was her personal heritage, as well as of the vitality of the great democracy to which she devoted her life. … Statement on the Festival of India …
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… that the Sandinistas signed on to the Guatemala accord and once again pledged themselves to democracy. And since then, two deadlines have passed. Neither were met. And last January, the … if we removed all the pressure on the Sandinistas they would somehow then move to peace and democracy has been proven false.'' Well, the fact is that it is only strong pressure on the … issue is not whether it's the popular thing, but whether it's the right thing. Standing up for democracy, supporting freedom against communism, is the right thing. I know you've closely …
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… with pride and hope. We are proud of our Atlantic partnership that anchors the freedom and democracy which our nations have created from the rubble of 40 years ago. Our hopes for the … of how former enemies can be brought together again. What better example of the success of democracy could we find than the strong new democratic systems in Spain and Portugal? We're …
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… for more than 200 years. There are some crises from time to time, but out of every crisis democracy comes out stronger, deeper in the United States. And the Constitution works, with some amendments. Then you had the vision of building real democracy. Perhaps this is the greatest achievement of the American people, proving in the 18th … as you did for so many years, actually for nearly two centuries. We also had the vision of democracy. As we are a small country, ours is a parliamentary regime. I am not ashamed to say we …
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… the international community. America's proud to have such an ally in a world where freedom and democracy are constantly challenged. Australians have fought side by side with Americans in every … us as our heritage. We live in freedom and will accept no other life. We govern ourselves in democracy and will not tolerate anything less. We cherish liberty and hold it safe, providing … as you've pointed out, Mr. President, share a commitment to the values of freedom and of democracy. And we know that these values are not mere words; they stand for our way of life, for …
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