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Remarks Following Discussions With Pope John Paul II in Miami, Florida

… America . I assured His Holiness that the United States is committed to the extension of democracy throughout Latin America . The Pope and I also discussed the prospects for improved …

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Toronto Economic Summit Conference Chairman's Summary of Political Issues

… which must be replaced through a process of genuine national negotiations by a non-racial democracy. We expressed our urgent opinion on three particular matters: (1) all legal options …

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Remarks at a White House Luncheon for Members of the Volunteer International Council of the United States Information Agency

… fundamental elements of our experience are valid for the rest of the world -- the elements of democracy and economic freedom. Indeed, I believe that the world of the future can be just that … growth along the Pacific rim has been little short of incredible. There's been a victory for democracy in the Philippines . And more recently, a second victory for democracy in South Korea , where a free-market economy is already established and flourishing. In …

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Remarks at the Annual Convention of the American Society of Newspaper Editors

… before this group almost 27 years ago, President Kennedy said that, ``The President of a great democracy such as ours and the editors of great newspapers such as yours owe a common obligation … peace a chance' now have an obligation to turn their attention and their passion to ensuring democracy a chance.'' Well, the Post is not alone in this view. Costa Rican President Arias has said that "There can be no peace without democracy in Central America .'' Now the question is: Are we taking steps toward democracy in …

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Remarks to the National Conference of State Legislators

… long been based on a simple principle: diplomacy and pressure in support of freedom and democracy must go hand-in-hand. We've seen the success of this two-track approach elsewhere in … early to tell if Daniel Ortega's promises will be matched by true efforts to permit genuine democracy. What is unmistakable is this: Democracy has a chance in Nicaragua because of one factor alone -- the pressure placed on the …

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Proclamation 5899 -- National Farm-City Week, 1988

… United States of America A Proclamation Communication systems are the essential circuitry of democracy, the lifelines of information and ideas that provide the motive power for economic …

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Address to the Citizens of Western Europe

… liberty of the individual, in the importance of the family, in a just and loving God, and in democracy. The Atlantic community is not limited to a military alliance. It is composed instead of nations committed to democracy and free enterprise. Nor is it limited any longer to the West, for the community of … hospitals. Freedom of movement is still restricted. All of us who are united by our belief in democracy will continue to press the Soviet Union to improve its practices in these vital areas, …

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Proclamation 5752 -- Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 1987

… continuing support to their efforts on behalf of human rights, fundamental freedoms, and democracy. Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, by virtue …

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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at a World Affairs Council Luncheon in Los Angeles, California

… a campaign in which the American people will speak out on the issues of war and peace, democracy and totalitarianism, and make decisions that will affect the world and our foreign … the true nature of the Soviet regime, the fundamental distinction between totalitarianism and democracy, and the moral duty to resist the international threat to human rights posed by Soviet … and is seen in all multilateral relations. The call for a worldwide crusade for freedom and democracy, which I first made at Westminster in 1982, was one meant for all nations and all …

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Venice Economic Summit Conference Statement on East-West Relations

… and strengthening peace. 2. We recognize with pride that our shared values of freedom, democracy and respect for human rights are the source of the dynamism and prosperity of our …

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