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Remarks Announcing a Central American Peace Proposal and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters

… I want to announce today a proposal for peace in Central America that can enable liberty and democracy to prevail in this troubled region and that can protect the security of our own … Nicaraguan democrats. They agreed upon and signed an historic proposal to restore peace and democracy in their country. The members of the democractic resistance offered a cease-fire in … mediated by the Bishops Conference of the Roman Catholic Church, with the goal of restoring democracy through honest elections. To date the Nicaraguan regime has refused this offer. The …

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Remarks at a White House Meeting With the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace

… Thus, the surest way to strengthen the foundation of peace is to support the growth of democracy and gain full respect for human rights. Supporting a spread of democracy means providing assistance to the brave men and women who today struggle to achieve a … in spurring growth and prosperity around the globe, can play a vital role in building democracy. But above all, it means keeping America's defenses strong and ready. As I intend to …

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Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes Following the President's Meeting With Ciriaco De Mita of Italy

… head of the Italian Christian Democratic Party. They discussed the promising evolution of democracy in Latin and Central America. The President, noting today's meeting between Deputy … They agreed that the tide was turning in the region toward those advocating freedom and democracy. The President commended the Italian Government for its firm stand against global …

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Statement on the Presidential Election in the Philippines

… also tell us something. They tell us of the profound yearning of the Filipino people for democracy and, indeed, of the vigor of the underlying forces of pluralism and democracy. Only the Communists boycotted the election. The political process in the Philippines … with this election. Our task for the future is to help nurture the hopes and possibilities of democracy, to help the people of the Philippines overcome the grave problems their country faces, …

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Remarks of President Reagan and Provisional President Alvaro Alfredo Magana Borja of El Salvador Following Their Meetings

… leader. He's making admirable progress in the difficult task of moving El Salvador toward democracy while at the same time coordinating a defense against Marxist-led guerrillas who would … here. President Magana. Thank you, Mr. President, for your encouraging words. We believe in democracy, liberty, and all the principles that have made this country great. We welcome your support, and we want a lasting peace through democracy. This is the summary of the remarks that I'm going to make. [At this point, President …

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Radio Address to the Nation on Central America

… In El Salvador the members heard appreciation for our country's efforts to promote peace, democracy, and development. El Salvador is an emerging democracy plagued by a Communist insurgency and human rights abuses which must stop, but a nation … security of our own borders -- depends upon which type of society prevails -- the imperfect democracy seeking to improve, or the Communist dictatorship seeking to expand. The Bipartisan …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Salvador Jorge Blanco of the Dominican Republic

… the spirit, courage, and perseverance necessary to build, in your words, ``a true functional democracy in the Caribbean.'' Democracy, as all free people have found, is not the easiest path, but it is the best one. It is … all Americans have a common vision. Your proud independence and the continuing strength of democracy in the Dominican Republic is a tremendous inspiration here and to other people in the …

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Message on the Observance of International Newspaper Carrier Day, October 15, 1983 (10/15/1983)

… that only newspapers bring to our daily lives. As part of the communication industry of our democracy, you play a valuable part in the development of an educated and knowledgeable …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Philippine Military Rebellion

… to continue working closely with President Aquino on behalf of her efforts to strengthen democracy in the Philippines . … Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations …

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Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on United States Aid to El Salvador

… of the Bipartisan Commission on Central America -- the "Scoop Jackson plan'' -- to advance democracy, peace, and development in Central America. It included a request for $178 million in … people have turned out in massive numbers to register dramatically their hopes and beliefs in democracy, their armed forces are running out of means to defend against Marxist violence. We …

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