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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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Statement on the Death of Theodore White

… part of the American political fabric, observing and explaining the very essence of our democracy. In books which have become works of historical importance, Teddy White taught us much …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by EFE of Spain

… of Nicaragua. For our part, the United States will continue to work for peace, freedom, and democracy in Nicaragua and throughout Central America. We've seen great progress in El Salvador … few years. There is no reason for the countries of the region to have their progress toward democracy subverted by the Sandinistas. We believe a peaceful solution through the Contadora … of the freedom they seek. Latin America Q. Given the renewed American emphasis on promoting democracy and stability in Latin America, what concrete steps are you prepared to take to foster …

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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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Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… asked to address the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 24, on the cause of freedom and democracy in Central America. In the President's view, the way the United States responds to this … will support people who seek their basic freedom. Our response involves not only the future of democracy in our hemisphere, but it also embodies the basic political ideals of the American …

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Statement on Senate Approval of United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… Nicaragua's threatened neighbors. It helps to demonstrate that it is indeed possible to forge democracy and stability in our hemisphere. Now the issue returns to the House, where I hope we …

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Remarks to Reporters on the Central American Peace Proposal

… urged Members of Congress to support it. I'm asking Congress to give this peace initiative and democracy a chance. I'm asking Congress to work with me to stem the flood of refugees, the threat … this small amount, $14 million, for the more than 15,000 Nicaraguans who are struggling for democracy. It is so little, yet such an important symbol of our resolve, a signal to all of … success depends on Congress' prompt release of aid for the Nicaraguan democratic resistance. Democracy and peace deserve a chance. The freedom-loving people of Nicaragua deserve a chance. To …

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Letter to President Jose Napoleon Duarte of El Salvador on the Investigation of the Murder of United States Citizens in San Salvador

… and the United States, I personally thank all involved. Terrorism is the antithesis of democracy. By brutal acts against innocent persons, terrorists seek to exaggerate their strength … the populace, and pressure national leaders to accede to demands conceived in violence. Where democracy seeks to consult the common man on the governance of his nation, terrorism makes war on …

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Announcement of the United States Delegation of Observers for Elections in El Salvador

… this round of elections represents yet another example of the development and consolidation of democracy in Central America . The delegation of U.S. observers will be cochaired by Senator … of elections from 1982 on, repudiating the Communist FMLN and affirming their commitment to democracy. The President strongly supports the people of El Salvador and their democratic …

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Remarks on Administration Goals to Senior Presidential Appointees

… nuclear arsenals. And then in Nicaragua there is the urgent and crucial matter of establishing democracy. In recent weeks the issue in Central America seems at times to have become confused: … Hill for this or that? But the real issue has never changed. The real issue is peace and democracy in Central America and the national security of the United States . As President Arias … Rica has said, there will never be peace in Central America until Nicaragua achieves ``true democracy.'' If the other side wants peace, there's no reason for delay; let them democratize …

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