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… of speech, freedom of worship. And this week, South Korea has taken a great stride toward full democracy. For the first time in 16 years, they voted in a direct election for their President. … million votes, and I've sent my congratulations to him. But the most important victory is for democracy. As Americans know, and as Koreans are finding out, elections have losers as well as winners. The essence of democracy is the willingness to accept the results and, perhaps, to try again at the next …
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… He recalled the extraordinary progress President Aquino has made toward restoration of democracy and the rekindling of economic growth, and pledged to continue to seek ways to …
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… gave the whole Nation a new hero to admire and emulate. Martin Luther King knew that America's democracy was imperfect, but he also knew that America's conscience was a powerful force for …
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… Hwan to discuss the transition of the newly elected President of South Korea and its effect on democracy … Washington, DC … sitting by the fireplace, talking … Oval Office … President Reagan, …
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… regime to comply with its obligations under the Guatemala accord of August 7, 1987, to bring democracy to Nicaragua. All funds under the request are derived by transfer from existing defense … a clear opportunity for the Sandinista regime to comply with its obligation to establish democracy and to negotiate a cease-fire directly with the resistance. The request prohibits …
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… the whole question was whether Salvador was going to go Communist. Well, now we have a democracy there. There have been several elections, supervised elections in which we know that they were free of any corruption. Democracy is on the march in other areas, and right now the sore spot is Nicaragua. And we're … and taking their orders from the Soviet Union, and we see no opening for us to be of help. Democracy in Latin America Mr. Regalado. Mr. President, do you think that when you finish your …
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… has been so evident in our meeting today. Over these past 4 years, we've strived to encourage democracy, enhance the economic vitality of the region, and cooperate in the defense of freedom. … pointed that out earlier this year when he observed, ``Bread, health, education, liberty, democracy, and peace are indivisible and irreplaceable values.'' I firmly believe that democratic … countries with 90 percent of the hemisphere's population, are democratic or in transition to democracy. You realize when I refer to "democratic,'' I do so with a small ":d.'' [Laughter] Your …
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… and historical diversity, yet are bound together by a common dedication to the principles of democracy; to respect for the rights of the individual; and to the opportunity to enjoy creative, … meeting place where all of us can join forces to defeat this latest enemy to freedom and democracy. On September 2 of this year, the nations of the Americas will celebrate the fortieth … that this Hemisphere shall be a land of liberty. This is a time when the vision of democracy and freedom in all our countries, to which we are committed in the Charter of our …
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… a privilege to have President Suazo of Honduras, a friend of the United States and a friend of democracy, here for a visit. We've had very useful discussions during which both of us expressed … positive relationship that our two countries enjoy. We're in full agreement that the growth of democracy and economic opportunity is essential to peace and security in Central America. We … was a great personal pleasure to meet again with President Suazo. Honduras is on the path to democracy -- a course which will in the long run ensure its people the fruits of freedom and …
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… essential to enhance the national security of the United States by advancing the prospects for democracy in Nicaragua and security for all of Central America . Despite the combined diplomatic … and the United States to persuade the Sandinista regime in Nicaragua to move toward democracy and to cease its actions that threaten the security of the region, progress towards these goals is far from complete. The Sandinistas have repeatedly promised democracy to the people of Nicaragua , first before the Organization of American States in 1979 …
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