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Statement on Economic Sanctions Against Panama

… with respect to the situation in Panama is clear: We strongly favor a rapid restoration of democracy and the resumption by the Panamanian Defense Forces of a role consistent with constitutional democracy. In the present circumstances, I believe that General Noriega would best serve his … very substantially to reducing political tensions and set the stage for a prompt transition to democracy in Panama . Until such a time as democratic government is restored in Panama , the …

Remarks to Representatives of the Organization of American States

… I have said on those occasions: Those days are over they're gone forever. The dominance of democracy in Latin America has fundamentally altered the hemisphere. The precedent we must look … for Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown; or the story of General Artigas , supported by our new democracy in his independent battle against colonial Portugal. These men shared a single faith -- … . I've spoken at length of the Sandinistas and their failure to live up to the promises of democracy and human rights they made to the OAS in 1979. There's no need to repeat that record of …

Remarks to Civic Leaders at a White House Briefing on Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… irrevocable. And if that happens, it's my great fear that we will have abandoned all hope for democracy in Nicaragua and peace in Central America . Last weekend the leaders of the five … The Sandinistas are the biggest obstacle to fulfillment of the plan and to peace and democracy in that region. While the four Central American democracies are in substantial … on the Sandinistas so that they can't reverse course, so they keep walking down that road to democracy. Because each step they have taken, each reluctant reform, is still easily undone. …

Remarks to the 100th Annual Convention of the American Newspaper Publishers Association in New ork, New York

… almost fatalistic acceptance of Communist victory in that country -- if not the whole region. Democracy, it was said, couldn't work in El Salvador. The people were too poor. They had no democratic tradition. They didn't want the chance for democracy that we offered; in fact, their sympathies lay with the Communist guerrillas, we were … turned out in record numbers, standing in line for hours waiting to vote -- to vote for democracy. Congressional observers in that national election told me of a woman who was wounded …

Radio Address to the Nation on Philippine-United States Relations and the Situation in Central America

… These murders bring home to all of us the troubles and threats that the new Philippine democracy faces. Twenty months ago, we applauded as President Corazon Aquino's peaceful … in the Philippines remains the Communist insurgency. As a result of the restoration of democracy, that insurgency has lost political momentum; still it continues, becoming more violent … five attempted coups since taking office. I've made it clear to all concerned that Filipino democracy and President Aquino have America 's full support. We hope all elements in the …

Radio Address to the Nation on Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance - July 1988

… So much is at stake. A few years ago, there were those who said the cause of freedom and democracy was lost in El Salvador . Well, perhaps some of you remember that incredible scene when … people of that country defied Communist threats and bullets to march to the polls and vote for democracy. The American aid package that helped make democracy victorious in El Salvador passed by only two votes in the House -- but pass it did, and …

Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Philippine Military Rebellion

… to continue working closely with President Aquino on behalf of her efforts to strengthen democracy in the Philippines . … Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations …

Letter to the Congressional Leadership on Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… for the Nicaraguan democratic resistance. Our goal in Nicaragua is simple -- peace and democracy. Our policy has consistently supported the efforts of those who seek democracy throughout Central America and who recognize that the freedom fighters are essential to … the national security interests of the United States by strengthening the prospects for democracy in Central America . Sincerely, Ronald Reagan Note: Identical letters were sent to …

C46206 (05)

… Order 12634, delegating authority authority to provide assistance and support for peace, democracy, and reconciliation in Central America "Contra Aid Bill" … Washington, DC … sitting, …

Remarks on Administration Goals to Senior Presidential Appointees

… nuclear arsenals. And then in Nicaragua there is the urgent and crucial matter of establishing democracy. In recent weeks the issue in Central America seems at times to have become confused: … Hill for this or that? But the real issue has never changed. The real issue is peace and democracy in Central America and the national security of the United States . As President Arias … Rica has said, there will never be peace in Central America until Nicaragua achieves ``true democracy.'' If the other side wants peace, there's no reason for delay; let them democratize …

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