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Toasts at the State Dinner For President Chaim Herzog of Israel

… has never lost sight of its destiny to be a nation of free people living by the principles of democracy. Israel 's vibrant democracy offers the best and strongest rejoinder to those who denigrate its achievements or who … is really quite special. I do not know whether history has another example of a great, free democracy extending so broad a hand of friendship to a young, although also very old, state so …

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Address to the 42d Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, New York

… record of our times. Last year in the Philippines , ordinary people rekindled the spirit of democracy and restored the electoral process. Some said they had performed a miracle, and if so, a similar miracle -- a transition to democracy -- is taking place in the Republic of Korea . Haiti , too, is making a transition. Some … but growing pains are normal in democracies. The United States had them, as has every other democracy on Earth. In Latin America , too, one can hear the voices of freedom echo from the …

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Proclamation 5615 -- National Year of the Americas, 1987

… nations have expressed their determination, through the ballot box, to turn from oligarchy to democracy. The time is right for our countries to defend and work to extend democracy and respect for human rights throughout the hemisphere. The tenth Pan American Games, …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Kenan Evren of Turkey

… as well. And I might say , Americans have admired the way that Turkey pulled itself back to democracy when challenged by the violent forces of terrorism and anarchy a decade ago. We are … serve us well. It cannot be otherwise, for at the root of our relationship are common goals: democracy, peace, and security for our peoples. And now, Mr. President, I have the honor of … Korea , I assure you that the dedication of the Turkish people to the principle of freedom and democracy remains as undiminished today as it did 40 years ago. Mr. President, my visit to your …

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Honduras-United States Joint Communique

… American democracies to conclude a comprehensive and verifiable agreement for peace and democracy in Central America through the Contadora process. In particular, they noted the need … and the limitation of armaments and troops. Such an agreement would guarantee the exercise of democracy in the five nations of the region. Washington, D.C., May 27, 1986.   … Honduras-United …

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Statement on the 40th Anniversary of the Truman Doctrine

… The Truman doctrine was rooted in a fundamental assumption as true now as in 1947: A healthy democracy in the United States requires strong democratic partners in the world. Its purpose was …

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Toasts at the State Dinner for President Kenan Evren of Turkey

… shed blood together in Korea . Americans have been proud to help Turkey in securing its democracy and seeking prosperity. Our aspirations for our partnership remain large: peace, … but also on common values embedded in the principles of respect for human rights, freedom, and democracy. We in Turkey are proud that, like other NATO countries with whom we share a common destiny, we have succeeded in establishing a democracy with all its institutions based on respect for human rights. Though this characteristic …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on Discussions Between the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua

… will work closely with the administration in the effort to secure peace in Central America and democracy in Nicaragua . … Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Jose Sarney Costa of Brazil

… Brazil during a time of great transition, political and economic. Its peaceful return to democracy, accomplished with the good will and cooperation of all segments of Brazilian society, … Mr. President, to have such a man, and such a country as lovely as yours, as our friend. Today democracy flourishes in Brazil . The rights of each individual are protected. Freedoms of … and of the future. All Brazilians feel happy with your invitation. Our meeting reinforces democracy in Brazil and in Latin America -- so I see it. The only ideology of Brazil is …

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Statement by Secretary of State Shultz Announcing United States Recognition of the Philippine Government of President Corazon C. Aquino

… course, who are the true heroes today. They have high expectations for their country and for democracy, and they have resolved this issue nonviolently in a way that does them honor. Note: …

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