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Remarks to the International Forum of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States

… in Latin America where, in recent years, we've witnessed one of the greatest expansions of democracy in history. Today 90 percent of the population of this hemisphere lives in democratic countries or countries in transition to democracy. In Europe the new, vigorous democracies in Spain and Portugal and the revitalized … that all our peoples can be proud that we're using our power for benevolent ends: to secure democracy, to foster economic progress, and to maintain peace in a dangerous world. Japan's is a …

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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters on Foreign and Domestic Issues

… before the British Parliament a couple of years ago, and that is the idea of trying to help democracy by strengthening those organizations within a country that lead toward democracy, such as free labor unions, and so forth. And we have helped finance those. Now, it's …

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Remarks at a Fundraising Luncheon for Senator Don Nickles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

… and we should be darn proud of it. Just south of our border we face a major challenge to democracy and our own security from Soviet-sponsored subversion and aggression. I'm happy to … who were opposed to that totalitarian government. Those who put their lives on the line for democracy look to us as their last, best hope. We failed them once; we dare not fail them again. …

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Remarks at a White House Reception Marking the Beginning of National Historically Black Colleges Week

… of parents from around the world a common language, English, and a common way of life, democracy. Our schools have uplifted our children, filled their hearts with hope, and given them …

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Remarks Following Meetings With Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone of Japan

… Our talks covered a wide range of issues. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to peace and democracy throughout East Asia and the Pacific. And Prime Minister Nakasone was briefed on the …

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1988 Legislative and Administrative Message: A Union of Individuals

… It gives me pride to report that our mutual efforts are being rewarded with a new growth of democracy and a renewed respect around the world for this country and what it stands for. At home … Packard Commission) and especially those recommendations having government-wide effect. C. Democracy and Freedom America's goal is both peace and freedom. Americans have always believed … fortunate few but of all mankind. And we are inspired in this period by the stirring sight of democracy flourishing anew in many regions of the world—from Latin America to the Philippines to …

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Toasts of President Reagan and President Patrick J. Hillery of Ireland at a Luncheon Honoring the Irish President in Dublin

… of America a profound respect for the rights of the individual, for the abiding worth of democracy and for the dignity of the human person. The tyranny of flying time compels me to omit …

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Remarks Announcing the Nomination of Douglas H. Ginsburg To Be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court

… that is, that the proper role of the courts is to interpret the law, not make it. In our democracy, our elected representatives make laws, and unelected judges interpret the laws. And …

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Remarks at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library 50th Anniversary Luncheon

… economic crisis, many had begun to question our most basic institutions, including our democracy itself. And then along came F.D.R., who put his faith, as he said, ``in the forgotten …

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Toast at a Luncheon With Provincial and Community Leaders in Quebec City, Canada

… lives across our planet, then, yes, we would do well to give thanks for the principles of democracy and human dignity that have cradled us with peace and showered us with abundance since … shift away from the dreary failures of Communist oppression into the warm sunlight of genuine democracy and human rights. Will history speak of freedom victorious? May we someday salute new …

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