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Remarks at the Annual Convention of the National Association of Evangelicals in Orlando, FL

… where the blessings of God are avidly sought and humbly accepted. The American experiment in democracy rests on this insight. Its discovery was the great triumph of our Founding Fathers, … are indispensable supports.'' And finally, that shrewdest of all observers of American democracy, Alexis de Tocqueville, put it eloquently after he had gone on a search for the secret … attempts to water down traditional values and even abrogate the original terms of American democracy. Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is …

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Statement on the 25th Anniversary of Venezuelan Democracy

… Statement on the 25th Anniversary of Venezuelan Democracy 01/21/1983 … January 21, 1983 On behalf of the people of the United States of America, … live in the hearts of all our citizens.   … Statement on the 25th Anniversary of Venezuelan Democracy …

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Remarks at a White House Ceremony Inaugurating the National Endowment for Democracy

… Remarks at a White House Ceremony Inaugurating the National Endowment for Democracy 12/16/1983 … December 16, 1983 Good morning and welcome. It's good to have you all here … the launching of a program with a vision and a noble purpose. The National Endowment for Democracy is, just as we've been told, more than bipartisan; it's a genuine partnership of … democratic development. My hope then was that America would make clear to those who cherish democracy throughout the world that we mean what we say. What had been preying on my mind that …

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Remarks at a White House Luncheon for Delegates to the Conference on Free Elections

… personal representative of President Shagari of Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation and a democracy. Europe's advanced industrial democracies with traditions of representative governments … man. In particular, this Conference is concerned with free elections, the very foundation of democracy. There's no more striking symbol of democracy than the picture of a citizen casting a ballot, electing a leader, choosing his or here …

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Remarks to the People of Costa Rica

… Monge's invitation to see Costa Rica. I know your country has long been a model for peace, democracy, and economic progress in the Western Hemisphere. Last month, President Monge spoke at the Conference of Free Elections in Washington about democracy. He made all of us who are committed to freedom very proud. ``Democracy,'' he said, ``has no universal formulas, like those of totalitarian philosophies. Its …

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White House Announcement Concerning the Conference on Free Elections

… U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, will present a paper on elections and democracy at another session. The conference is designed to provide a forum for the exchange of … of the initiative launched by President Reagan on June 8 in London to promote the growth of democracy and peace. At that time, he declared ``we must take actions to assist the campaign for democracy'' and announced the November meeting.   … White House Announcement Concerning the …

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Remarks at the Signing of the United States-Costa Rica Extradition Treaty in San Jose

… was informed that he was expressing the Communist viewpoint. And I think, again, a tribute to democracy -- he was allowed to do so here in this democracy. We wouldn't be allowed to do so in a Communist country. [ Applause ] Thank you. Thank … and Costa Ricans -- we are all of the New World. Our people live the peaceful revolution of democracy, secure under the rule of law and prospering through economic freedom. But there are …

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Letter to President Jacobo Majluta Azar of the Dominican Republic on the Death of President Antonio Guzman Fernandez

… friend of the United States and who made a lasting contribution to the continuing growth of democracy and freedom in the Dominican Republic. As you assume your duties, I wish to assure you, …

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Letter to the El Salvadoran Governing Revolutionary Junta on the Elections in That Country

… and their Government take this opportunity to express their support for the restoration of democracy in El Salvador, and to offer their admiration for this moving demonstration of the …

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Remarks of President Reagan and Provisional President Alvaro Alfredo Magana Borja of El Salvador Following Their Meetings

… leader. He's making admirable progress in the difficult task of moving El Salvador toward democracy while at the same time coordinating a defense against Marxist-led guerrillas who would … here. President Magana. Thank you, Mr. President, for your encouraging words. We believe in democracy, liberty, and all the principles that have made this country great. We welcome your support, and we want a lasting peace through democracy. This is the summary of the remarks that I'm going to make. [At this point, President …

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