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Executive Order 12634 -- Delegating Authority to Provide Assistance and Support for Peace, Democracy, and Reconciliation in Central America

… Executive Order 12634 -- Delegating Authority to Provide Assistance and Support for Peace, Democracy, and Reconciliation in Central America 04/01/1988 … April 1, 1988 By virtue of the …   … Executive Order 12634 -- Delegating Authority to Provide Assistance and Support for Peace, Democracy, and Reconciliation in Central America …

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Proclamation 5780 -- Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 1988

… 5780 -- Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 1988 03/25/1988 … March 25, 1988 By the President of the United States of America A … in the NATO alliance, which has kept the peace and preserved freedom for nearly 40 years. The democracy we so cherish began in Greece a millennia ago. The grandeur the ancient Greeks left has endowed modern Americans and modern Greeks with democracy's promise of liberty. Today, the world is still inspired by the eternal values and …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Nicaraguan Peace Negotiations

… is disappointed at the Sandinista rejection of the Nicaraguan resistance proposal to achieve democracy and an end to the war in Nicaragua. Sandinista promises of democracy date back to 1979 in commitments made to the Organization of American States and … is to resume, the Sandinistas must show a willingness to carry out the promises to establish democracy that they have made, and broken repeatedly, over the past decade. In the June 7 - 9 …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Central American Peace Process

… of the Central American Presidents presents important opportunities to further peace and democracy in this troubled region. At the San Jose summit, there was a clear consensus among the … acknowledged the accuracy of that judgment. The Guatemala City plan aims at peace and democracy for all of Central America . Its objectives, in combination with the pressures from the … the Nicaraguan political system and to provide a glimmer of hope to the Nicaraguan people that democracy and freedom may eventually be established. The key issue is whether Daniel Ortega is …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Situation in Panama

… favoring a government of national reconciliation. This is a blueprint for progress toward democracy in Panama. We support their goal of restoring democratic government and civilian … with the Panamanian Defense Forces under the treaty once civilian rule and constitutional democracy are established.       … Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations …

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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate Transmitting a Presidential Determination on Assistance to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… the failure of the Government of Nicaragua to progress toward the establishment of genuine democracy. The United States has supported the process for achieving democracy and security set in motion by the accord signed by the Central American Presidents in … as they had promised to the Organization of American States in 1979, to move toward genuine democracy with free elections by a truly free people. After the meeting of the Central American …

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Statement on the House of Representatives' Failure To Approve Aid for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… the administration's request for additional assistance to those fighting for freedom and democracy in Nicaragua . I believe this action undercuts the efforts of those brave men and women … Yesterday's vote was won by those who advance the proposition that the prospects for peace and democracy in Nicaragua are best served by removing military pressure from the Sandinista regime. … progress towards attainment of democratic reforms. Meanwhile, my commitment to peace and democracy in Central America is undiminished. I wish to assure those struggling inside Nicaragua …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Situation in Nicaragua

… the Sandinistas that the United States is firmly committed to the achievement of freedom and democracy in Nicaragua . Just this week, the Sandinistas have shut down the two media outlets for … out any hope for democratic reform in Nicaragua, despite the solemn promises to establish democracy that they have made and broken repeatedly in the decade since they seized power. They … security of Central America unless effectively pressured and persuaded to do so. To achieve democracy in Nicaragua and security for all of Central America clearly requires a viable and …

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Proclamation 5793 -- Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1988

… Western Hemisphere share a unique harmony of ideals -- the love of liberty, independence, and democracy; the willingness to seek these treasures and to preserve them wherever they are found; … States (OAS). The common aspirations of the peoples of the Americas for freedom, independence, democracy, peace, security, and prosperity inspire the OAS, which is charged with upholding and … the Inter-American System. The past decade has witnessed several victories for freedom and democracy in the Americas . Ten years ago, the great majority of Latin Americans lived under …

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Statement on Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… the Communist Sandinista regime in Nicaragua . Some thought that U.S. forbearance would bring democracy and peace to Nicaragua through negotiations between the resistance and the Sandinista … ago with promises to the Organization of American States -- of establishment of freedom and democracy in Nicaragua . We do not need more pieces of paper bearing empty Sandinista promises … necessities of life deserve the thanks of our nation. The work of AID keeps the chance for democracy alive in Nicaragua. The United States continues to support those fighting for freedom …

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