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Williamsburg Economic Summit Conference Declaration on Economic Recovery

… on Economic Recovery 05/30/1983 … May 30, 1983 Our nations are united in their dedication to democracy, individual freedom, creativity, moral purpose, human dignity, and personal and …

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Remarks at the Annual Conservative Political Action Conference Dinner

… and goes only with the carrot. The effect of this vote then was to trust the promises of democracy of the Sandinista Communists -- the kind of promises that no Communist regime in … out only under continued pressure. The effect of this vote was to rest the hopes for peace and democracy in Central America purely and simply on the word of the Communist regime in Managua . … in return, noblesse oblige, he won't try to annex anything and will work with me for a world democracy and peace.'' Well, no, there is no room for illusion. Our guard is up. Our watch is …

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Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters on Domestic and Foreign Policy Issues

… of American States, would support them if their goal was these four things: of promoting democracy, of immediate elections, of a concern for human rights. And the Sandinistas acceded to … countries that are already democracies. Honduras has taken that step; Coast Rica, the oldest democracy of all. And all of them are plagued by radicals in their midst who are encouraged by … a government that is trying to reverse the course, the history of the country and bring about democracy and human rights and the things of that kind, and you have guerrillas that are making …

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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Area Junior High School Students

… for the world. This is true not just in the many countries that have turned from despotism to democracy these last years, it's also true even where it's least apparent. It's remarkable to … feet of our Founding Fathers when they try to counterfeit the practices and institutions of democracy in order to claim legitimacy for their ruling their people. Dictators today from … by the rest of the world. But America 's world leadership goes well beyond the tide toward democracy. We also find that more countries than ever before are following America 's …

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Message to the Congress on "A Quest for Excellence''

… steps to sustain the traditional cultural and moral values that are the bedrock of American democracy. We must renew our belief in the dignity of self-supporting individuals and families, … more than a sound military balance. That is why, in the same spirit of realism, we encourage democracy, freedom, and respect for human rights by all nations. In this decade democracy has been on the march. Country after country has joined those nations where the people …

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Remarks on the 750th Anniversary of the Founding of Berlin

… compelling argument for an open world. We're reminded of the many traditions of openness and democracy that have marked the history of this city. America -- missed me! [referring to a loud …

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Remarks at a White House Luncheon for Elected Republican Women Officials

… You in State legislatures and other State and local offices are on the frontlines of democracy, putting your beliefs into practice close to the people. We look on you as leaders who …

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The President's News Conference

… extreme right. The election of Jose Napoleon Duarte is the latest chapter in a trend toward democracy throughout Latin America. In Central America, El Salvador now joins Costa Rica and Honduras in having a democratically elected government. Democracy in Central America is a fundamental goal of our policy in that region. But continued … promised the OAS in 1979. Peace can only be achieved in Central America if the forces of democracy are strong. We strongly support multilateral efforts toward peace, especially 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 …

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Address to the Nation on the Eve of the Presidential Election

… your hands. I urge all of you, please, take time to vote. You are the guardians of this great democracy. Tonight I want to share with you my views about the issues that directly concern our … You said that our defenses had become dangerously weak, and you felt less secure. You made democracy work by sending one message to Washington loud and clear. The message was: We want a …

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