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Address Before a Joint Session of Congress on the State of the Union - 1988

… watching and listening tonight -- expect this of us. Let's prove to them and to ourselves that democracy works even in an election year. We've done this before. And as we have worked together … ago, America was weak, and freedom everywhere was under siege. Today America is strong, and democracy is everywhere on the move. From Central America to East Asia , ideas like free markets … This global democratic revolution has removed the specter, so frightening a decade ago, of democracy doomed to permanent minority status in the world. In South and Central America , only a …

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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Transmitting a Report on Apartheid in South Africa

… progress has been made toward ending the system of apartheid and establishing a nonracial democracy in South Africa. Included is the President's recommendation on which suggested … progress has been made toward ending the system of apartheid and establishing a nonracial democracy in that country. Included also is my recommendation on which suggested additional … take the following steps: -- Bring about reforms leading to the establishment of a nonracial democracy in South Africa . -- Repeal the State of Emergency and respect the principles of equal …

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Remarks by Telephone to the Annual Convention of the Knights of Columbus in Chicago, Illinois

… for freedom. And I know you agree, they deserve our help . To support the freedom fighters and democracy throughout Central America , I've urged Congress to enact a plan to provide Costa Rica … lived in democracies. Today 90 percent live in democracies, or in systems moving toward democracy. As far as 5 years -- few, I should say, as 5 years ago many considered El Salvador … no hope for Honduras and Guatemala. Well, today those nations are democracies. Today, indeed, democracy in Latin America constitutes a swelling and life-giving tide. With our help, it can …

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Remarks at a Fundraising Luncheon for Senator Alfonse M. D'Amato in New York, New York

… and its ambitions. Al D'Amato and I agree that to protect the peace you have to protect democracy, and that means protecting those who fight for democracy. And I want to thank you, Al, for proving once again the other day when you voted for …

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Toast at a White House Dinner Honoring the Nation's Governors

… her 50 States and 5 territories always shine as the stars in the constellation of freedom and democracy. Audience. Hear! Hear! The President. Thank you all, and God bless you all. Note: The …

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Remarks at a White House Briefing for Administration Supporters

… And this is not the time to backtrack. And there's someplace else we shouldn't backtrack. Democracy is on the march throughout the hemisphere. Ten years ago, only a third of the people in Latin America and the Caribbean lived in democratic countries or countries moving towards democracy; today 90 percent do. In Central America, only Nicaragua stands against the democratic … last 6 months that changes one basic truth: For our nation and for the cause of freedom and democracy around the world, America must stand by the freedom fighters in Nicaragua. Our crusade …

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Radio Address to the Nation on the Supreme Court Nomination of Robert H. Bork

… appointees to propaganda torture tests does terrible damage to the underlying values of this democracy and the safeguards of our freedoms.'' But despite these courageous words from a few …

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Proclamation 5921 -- Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 1988

… continue this effort, and to stand in solidarity with those who resist, until the blessings of democracy, freedom, and respect for human dignity are assured throughout the world. Now, …

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Address to the Nation on the Situation in Nicaragua

… an aid package of $100 million for the more than 20,000 freedom fighters struggling to bring democracy to their country and eliminate this Communist menace at its source. But this $100 … document public, they followed the advice of Fidel Castro, who told them to put on a facade of democracy. While Castro viewed the democratic elements in Nicaragua with contempt, he urged his … guerrillas directed and supplied from Nicaragua, and went to the polls to vote decisively for democracy. For the Communists in El Salvador, it was a humiliating defeat. But there was another …

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Toast at a White House Dinner Honoring the Nation's Governors

… also remembered that part of federalism is recognizing that the States are laboratories of democracy. And so, we've tried to get Congress to follow the lead of the States in one of the …

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