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Toasts at the State Dinner for President Julio Maria Sanguinetti of Uruguay

… Tonight we mark not only the visit of a friend, but also we celebrate a nation's return to democracy. Historic events such as the rebirth of Uruguayan democracy do not just happen. They're the outcome of the hard work, courage, and commitment of … for his fellow countrymen earlier this year, President Sanguinetti said, ``We know we want democracy; we know we want the observance of human rights; we know we want the self-determination …

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Statement on Central America Following a Meeting With Ambassador Richard B. Stone

… 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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Statement on the Haitian Elections

… 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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Remarks at the Quadrennial Convention of the International Longshoremen's Association in Hollywood, Florida

… 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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Statement on the Festival of India

… 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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Remarks on Departure for Europe

… 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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Statement on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the Morocco-United States Treaty of Peace and Friendship

… Our governments and peoples are deeply committed to world peace and the principles of democracy, liberty, and justice. The United States has long supported the moderate and …

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Address to the 42d Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, New York

… record of our times. Last year in the Philippines , ordinary people rekindled the spirit of democracy and restored the electoral process. Some said they had performed a miracle, and if so, a similar miracle -- a transition to democracy -- is taking place in the Republic of Korea . Haiti , too, is making a transition. Some … but growing pains are normal in democracies. The United States had them, as has every other democracy on Earth. In Latin America , too, one can hear the voices of freedom echo from the …

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Proclamation 5615 -- National Year of the Americas, 1987

… nations have expressed their determination, through the ballot box, to turn from oligarchy to democracy. The time is right for our countries to defend and work to extend democracy and respect for human rights throughout the hemisphere. The tenth Pan American Games, …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for Prime Minister Mohammed Khan Junejo of Pakistan, July 16, 1986 (07/16/1986)

… in the noble task of maintaining peace and in translating the great constructive dreams of democracy into reality. Mr. Prime Minister, as the leader of one of our country's closest … dream. Under your wise leadership, Pakistan is making great strides in the transition toward democracy. And this progress is all the more remarkable because, even in a volatile environment, … Your outstanding economic achievements and the progress you've made in your transition toward democracy are even more impressive -- some might even say amazing -- in light of the defense and …

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