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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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Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on the Conflict in Central America

… responds favorably, we could soon see: 1) a dialog leading to internal reconciliation and democracy in Nicaragua; 2) talks for bringing an end to the conflict in El Salvador; and 3) the …

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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 on Soviet-United States Relations at the Town Hall of California Meeting in Los Angeles

… The Yalta guarantees of freedom and human rights in Eastern Europe became undone. And as democracy died in Poland , the era of allied cooperation ended. What followed is known to us now … of Greece and Turkey and established the principle of assistance to nations struggling for democracy and against the imposition of totalitarian rule. In the 40 years since -- for 8 … was somehow an act of belligerence to proclaim publicly the crucial moral distinctions between democracy and totalitarianism. And in my address to the British Parliament in 1982, when I noted …

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Remarks at a White House Reception for Private Sector Supporters of United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… in a noble cause. Unfortunately for America, that cause, the cause of freedom and hope and democracy, suffered a temporary setback yesterday in the House of Representatives. I underline … United States of America won't lift a finger for freedom, that we care less about defending democracy than the Soviet Union cares about destroying it. We'll be giving a green light to … The future of Central America is not with communism; the future of Central America is with democracy and all those who are fighting for freedom. You are the future of Central America. …

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Remarks to Media Executives at a White House Briefing on Nicaragua

… that the Sandinistas signed on to the Guatemala accord and once again pledged themselves to democracy. And since then, two deadlines have passed. Neither were met. And last January, the … if we removed all the pressure on the Sandinistas they would somehow then move to peace and democracy has been proven false.'' Well, the fact is that it is only strong pressure on the … issue is not whether it's the popular thing, but whether it's the right thing. Standing up for democracy, supporting freedom against communism, is the right thing. I know you've closely …

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Remarks at a Meeting With Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance Leaders in Los Angeles, California

… I think, is showing results. The Sandinistas have now signed a peace agreement based on democracy in Nicaragua , and we'll be watching carefully to see if they really comply. Without …

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Statement on the 30th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution

… of 1968, and Poland's Solidarity trade union movement, the signers pledged to continue to seek democracy, independence, pluralism based on the principle of self-government, and peaceful …

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Remarks in an Interview Together With Written Responses to Questions Submitted by Le Point of France, June 23, 1986 (06/23/1986)

… countrymen, Alexis de Tocqueville, visited our young Republic in its infancy and observed our democracy. He was a truly insightful observer of America's destiny. De Tocqueville said that … side in defense of freedom, and we continue to stand together to uphold the common values of democracy and liberty, which we hold dear. During times of troubles we have stood together. You … the people in that country. We want a transition in South Africa that will bring a nonracial democracy in which human rights and free enterprise prosper. I believe that this is in the best …

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