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Documents Issued at the Conclusion of Meetings of the North Atlantic Council Held in Bonn, Federal Republic of Germany

… accession of Spain to the North Atlantic Treaty, after its peaceful change to parliamentary democracy, bears witness to the vitality of the Alliance as a force for peace and freedom. 3. Our … our Programme for Peace in Freedom: (a) Our purpose is to prevent war and, while safeguarding democracy, to build the foundations of lasting peace. None of our weapons will ever be used …

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Remarks in Chicago, Illinois, at the Annual Convention and Centennial Observance of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners

… and time again that it supports our free market system and the fundamental tenets of American democracy. It was this belief in representative government and free enterprise that gave the … some of the freest institutions in this land. There are few finer examples of participatory democracy to be found anywhere. Too often, discussion about the labor movement concentrates on … up San Juan Hill. But as a small boy, I saw Americans march off to war to save the world for democracy. I cast my first vote for Franklin Roosevelt in the depths of the Great Depression. And …

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Address of the President and Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau of Canada Before a Joint Session of the Parliament in Ottawa

… I welcomed you to Canada. Well, I repeat that welcome now because in this chamber Canada's democracy finds its ultimate expression. Here, in a special way, we speak on behalf of the people … As an American you will understand the challenge before us. We are seeking to perfect our democracy and strengthen our unity. Sometimes, the noise we make will reach your ears. I can … Let there be no doubt about our unity in the defense of our most precious heritage -- that democracy which is envied by those who rightly crave it and feared by those who wrongly deny its …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Alessandro Pertini of Italy

… of brutal and inhuman thugs, aided and abetted by foreign powers, sought to destroy Italy's democracy by acts of sheer terror. You, Mr. President, know better than most the consequences of …

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Toasts of President Reagan and President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of Egypt at the State Dinner

… inauguration speech when he stated, ``Freedom means a commitment for freedom to others, and democracy means respect for the legislature and the laws.'' Well, these words reflect a world …

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Toasts at the Luncheon Honoring Prime Minister Edward Philip George Seaga of Jamaica

… them is testimony to the power of one man's dedication of the affirmation of free people, a democracy, and free enterprise. I pledge to you the good will, the cooperation, and the moral and …

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Remarks to American and Brazilian Businessmen in Sao Paulo, Brazil

… citizens of this New World. Like you, they yearn deeply for peace, share your love for democracy and your commitment to build a future of progress and opportunity. On their behalf, to … of greatness, capable of self-government. This is the soul of our revolution, the soul of democracy and freedom. It's the New World's gift to the Old. Only when people are free to …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Joao Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo of Brazil

… bring bitter fruits and are uncontestable demonstrations of fidelity to the true ideal of democracy. This and other statements you've made speak well of your ideals and those of your …

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Remarks on Signing the Human Rights and Day of Prayer for Poland Proclamations

… of our own freedom is tied to the fate of freedom in the world. The flourishing of liberty, democracy, and constitutional government is the goal of this administration as it is the greatest …

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Remarks at the Annual Convention of the National Association of Counties in Baltimore, Maryland

… You're held responsible for your decisions by the people you represent, and that's what democracy is all about. At the level of government you deal with, the daily lives of your … in Washington has been one of the more serious mistakes of this century. Either you believe in democracy or you don't. And like you, I believe. Our Founding Fathers knew the value of diversity …

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