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Remarks to Supporters of Israel at a White House Briefing on United States Foreign Policyv

… that we could not save El Salvador , and our aid package passed by only a few votes. And now democracy is prospering in El Salvador , Honduras , Costa Rica , and Guatemala . Nicaragua is the odd man out and a menace to the cause of regional democracy. But the struggle in Nicaragua goes on, and with Congress' help, we'll see to it that democracy wins there too. So, I hope you can see how these issues are interrelated and how our …

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Remarks at the National Leadership Forum of the Center for International and Strategic Studies of Georgetown University

… is not enough, but without it there can be no effective diplomacy and negotiations, no secure democracy and peace. Conversely, weakness or hopeful passivity are only self-defeating. They … to resolve these differences by peaceful means. Bipartisanship at home -- in our two-party democracy, an effective foreign policy must begin with bipartisanship, and the sharing of … and maturity. The great majority of our people do not believe the stark differences between democracy and totalitarianism can be wished away. They understand that keeping America secure …

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Remarks at a White House Ceremony Honoring the National Teacher of the Year

… garden, I realize I haven't even touched on the part that you play, the vital part in keeping democracy and the democratic spirit alive. Thomas Jefferson noted this when he said, ``If you … and free, you expect what never was and never will be.'' The ongoing experiment called democracy, the longest continuing experiment in human history, cannot exist without an informed …

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Message to the Congress on Economic Sanctions Against Nicaragua

… opposition and to honor its solemn commitments to non-interference, non-alignment, respect for democracy, and peace. Failure to do so will only diminish the prospects for a peaceful settlement …

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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Request for Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… the Nicaraguan democratic resistance last year, it assured the survival of those fighting for democracy in Nicaragua. However, this assistance has not been sufficient to bring about changes … rights reflects a determination that human rights must be respected. As in our support for democracy elsewhere, human rights training and assistance can be expected to achieve significant … eliminate the causes of that conflict. With strong support from the United States, freedom and democracy, the fundamental pillars of peace, have made dramatic gains. Guatemala, Honduras, and …

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Proclamation 5215 -- 1992 Chicago-Seville International Exposition

… dream of a New World and which continues to inspire us as Americans in pursuit of our dream of democracy and freedom. Chicago is an excellent site for this historic exposition. A global …

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Proclamation 5158 -- 35th Anniversary of NATO

… the NATO Alliance represents a living commitment of the nations of the West to the defense of democracy and individual liberty. By uniting Europe and North America in this way, it has …

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Proclamation 5873 -- World Food Day, 1988

… nations receive a transfusion of incentive- and market-based ideas. The tide of freedom and democracy now sweeping the globe offers the greatest long-term promise for success in the fight …

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Proclamation 5197 -- Year of Excellence in Education

… should be realized to the fullest. Only informed citizens can preserve our priceless legacy of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law. Our modern technological society is imposing …

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Remarks Upon Return From Europe

… for America. The European people know the United States is working hard for freedom, democracy, and peace, and believe me they appreciate our efforts, as we do theirs. I know you've …

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