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… that's what was the reason there . And I think that you should talk to the Attorney General. Democracy in Panama Q. Mr. President, if you can't discuss the negotiations with Noriega, I'd … but I'll make one comment on that. What we're interested in seeing is a restoration of democracy in Panama . It didn't start with this particular man. But some time back, under another … over the President of Panama and dictate to the Government. We feel that it's time that democracy return to Panama , and this is what we're negotiating toward. Q. Well, sir, if someone …
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… that we could not save El Salvador , and our aid package passed by only a few votes. And now democracy is prospering in El Salvador , Honduras , Costa Rica , and Guatemala . Nicaragua is the odd man out and a menace to the cause of regional democracy. But the struggle in Nicaragua goes on, and with Congress' help, we'll see to it that democracy wins there too. So, I hope you can see how these issues are interrelated and how our …
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… nations receive a transfusion of incentive- and market-based ideas. The tide of freedom and democracy now sweeping the globe offers the greatest long-term promise for success in the fight …
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… In the first few hours after our servicemen went to the rescue of young Americans and of democracy in Grenada , opponents here in Washington criticized the mission. But again I asked for … one candidate or the administration. It will permanently diminish the sum total of American democracy; it will call into question the idea of free, fair, and civil exchange; and it will …
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… States have been partners for 40 years. We are brought together by a shared commitment to democracy, to an open society, to individual achievement and economic progress, and to dignity … friendly nations. For ours is an alliance born of an identity of purpose and the principles of democracy, which are the cornerstones of our two societies. I stand here and see the work of the … the strength of a close ally which is committed to the defense of the cause of freedom and democracy in an area in which the longest war in this century is taking place, a brutal, bloody …
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… part of the struggle. At the end of the Second World War, we hoped that peace, freedom, and democracy were at last secure in Europe forever. Even though the United States had a monopoly for … is that of Western Europe ? Or take a simpler thing: What do the Soviets mean by words like democracy, freedom, and peace? Not, I'm sorry to say, what we mean. Negotiations between East and … house, a house that may someday include all of mankind among its residents: the house of democracy. "In my Father's house are many mansions.'' In the house of democracy are many …
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… Western World, and increasingly the outside world, has a well-developed and tested concept of democracy. Democracy means the rule of law, a system of checks and balances that limits the power of the … to freedom of speech, conscience, press, assembly, and worship. Americans fiercely defend our democracy, and we sincerely believe every person on Earth is entitled to liberty and human and …
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… optimistic about the Seoul Olympic games now? What would be your outlook for another emerging democracy in the Philippines? How would you feel about Prime Minister Takeshita visiting the … Philippines, President Aquino's government offers the best chance for establishing a stable democracy and a prosperous economy. President Aquino enjoys broad popular support, and Filipinos … to better East-West relations. We must support the Aquino government's efforts to promote democracy, stability, and economic reform in the Philippines . We must remain resolute in …
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… position of neutrality, he added that Finland is "tied to Western values of freedom, democracy, and human rights.'' And let me add here, that for America those ties are also the … Japan and Australia and many others, we have lived in this state of freedom, this house of democracy, since the end of the Second World War. The house of democracy is a house whose doors are open to all. Because of it, because of the liberty and …
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… 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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