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Letter to President Jose Napoleon Duarte on the Situation in El Salvador

… armed only with the support of the Salvadoran people and your fervent desire for peace and democracy. Your "offer of peace'' for the armed left to rejoin El Salvador's political process, … hope that the Salvadoran people will achieve their heartfelt desire for peace, pluralistic democracy and social justice. You have our hopes and prayers that this courageous initiative is the first step in a process that will bring a lasting peace through democracy to your nation. Sincerely, /s/Ronald Reagan   … Letter to President Jose Napoleon …

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Remarks Following Meetings With President Vinicio Cerezo Arevalo of Guatemala

… elected civilian President in two decades, you face the challenge of building and protecting democracy while ensuring the economic well-being of your people. Mr. President, your courage and … that you joined with the other democratically elected Presidents of Central America to bring democracy and peace to the region and security to your respective countries. The United States is ready to cooperate with you and other democratic leaders in any process that brings democracy to Nicaragua, which is the key to peace in Central America. Democracy, if it is to have …

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Remarks on East-West Relations at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin

… freedom itself is transforming the globe. In the Philippines , in South and Central America , democracy has been given a rebirth. Throughout the Pacific, free markets are working miracle …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Central American Peace Process

… of the Central American Presidents presents important opportunities to further peace and democracy in this troubled region. At the San Jose summit, there was a clear consensus among the … acknowledged the accuracy of that judgment. The Guatemala City plan aims at peace and democracy for all of Central America . Its objectives, in combination with the pressures from the … the Nicaraguan political system and to provide a glimmer of hope to the Nicaraguan people that democracy and freedom may eventually be established. The key issue is whether Daniel Ortega is …

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Address to the People of Nicaragua on the Central American Peace Plan

… emerged from this summit meeting with an agreement for regional peace based on promises of democracy. This peace plan calls for sweeping political and social change to take place in … the state of emergency. They promised free elections. The Sandinistas now have promised you democracy with the world as witness. Like you, I hope that they keep this promise. But like you, I also know that the civil war in Nicaragua began when the Sandinistas promised you democracy but failed to meet their commitment. This struggle will end when that promise is …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Situation in Panama

… favoring a government of national reconciliation. This is a blueprint for progress toward democracy in Panama. We support their goal of restoring democratic government and civilian … with the Panamanian Defense Forces under the treaty once civilian rule and constitutional democracy are established.       … Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations …

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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate Transmitting a Presidential Determination on Assistance to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… the failure of the Government of Nicaragua to progress toward the establishment of genuine democracy. The United States has supported the process for achieving democracy and security set in motion by the accord signed by the Central American Presidents in … as they had promised to the Organization of American States in 1979, to move toward genuine democracy with free elections by a truly free people. After the meeting of the Central American …

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Statement on the House of Representatives' Failure To Approve Aid for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… the administration's request for additional assistance to those fighting for freedom and democracy in Nicaragua . I believe this action undercuts the efforts of those brave men and women … Yesterday's vote was won by those who advance the proposition that the prospects for peace and democracy in Nicaragua are best served by removing military pressure from the Sandinista regime. … progress towards attainment of democratic reforms. Meanwhile, my commitment to peace and democracy in Central America is undiminished. I wish to assure those struggling inside Nicaragua …

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Informal Exchange With Reporters at Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology in Fairfax County, Virginia

… them to develop something now that will restore order. Q. What can the U.S. do to help move democracy along there, do you feel? The President. I don't know, but I couldn't answer that … going. Q. Do you feel that Haiti was essentially a right-wing Grenada and now moving it toward democracy is yet another triumph for you? The President. Certainly there was -- it was -- at least it has to be called authoritarian rule, yes. They weren't very much of a model of democracy. Q. Mr. President, are you pleased with the opportunity to try to foster democracy in …

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Radio Address to the Nation on United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… Americans: Today I want to give you some encouraging news about the opportunities for liberty, democracy, and peace in Central America, particularly in Nicaragua. This hope is based on a … in a show of bipartisan support, voted to aid the freedom fighters struggling for liberty and democracy in Nicaragua. The Senate has seen that their struggle is ours, that they need and … paramount questions that must be faced by every Member: Will you support those struggling for democracy? Will you resist the Soviets' brazen attempt to impose communism on our doorstep or …

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