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Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on the Situation in Poland

… actions of the workers in Gdansk and elsewhere speak eloquently of their support of democracy and free trade unions. At the same time, the Government's actions speak just as clearly …

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Letter to Former Chancellor Bruno Kreisky of Austria on Arms Control and European Public Opinion

… United States, and elsewhere respect both the responsibilities as well as the privileges of democracy. Our joint task is to demonstrate to them, through both words and deeds, the meaning … a mutually satisfactory solution. My particular concern is young people's relationship to democracy, because they are the main force in the peace movement. I am quite simply afraid that democracy may be headed for a crisis similar to the one I lived through in my youth, and that …

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Statement on Senate Approval of the Extension of the Voting Rights Act

… of the most cherished of our birthrights as American citizens. When practiced, it enriches our democracy; when threatened, it must be protected. Today's responsible action by the Senate sends …

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Toasts at the State Dinner for President Raul Alfonsin of Argentina

… frontier exemplified by the gaucho and the cowboy. More significant, however, is the bond of democracy, the love of freedom that's found in the hearts of our people. I'd like to take this … President Alfonsin, who is, on behalf of the Argentine people, accepting the international democracy prize from the Center for Democracy. And I can think of no finer example to others than Argentina's inspiring return to …

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Remarks to the People of Colombia Prior to the President's Visit

… issue, but this is natural. Diversity is one of the great strengths of democratic societies. Democracy only requires that we work together to understand each other, that we listen to each … of new wealth. We in the United States respect and admire Colombia's strong commitment to democracy. Equally important, we respect Colombia's firm commitment to the rule of law as the …

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Radio Address to the Nation on the Situation in Central America

… the arms of Cuba and the Soviet Union. Military measures will just make things worse. Anyway, democracy can't work in Central America.'' End of composite letter. Sound familiar? I'm sure … and Honduras, which are true democracies, and we're helping El Salvador to become one. Only democracy can guarantee that a government will not turn against its own people, because in a democracy, people are the masters of government, not the servants. Now, it's true that some …

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Remarks on Presenting the J. Paul Getty Wildlife Conservation Prize

… more than that, however. Costa Rica is a positive example for the entire world -- a model of democracy and political stability that all nations could do well to emulate. Costa Rica's … who would see them under the authoritarian rule of communism. Costa Rica exemplifies what democracy is all about. It's no surprise that Costa Rica, throughout several political … in that part of the world. Our commitment to a political solution and to the strengthening of democracy and economic development in Central America is clear. Democracy and economic …

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Message on the Observance of National Newspaper Week, October 10 - 16, 1982

… Week, October 10 - 16, 1982 10/06/1982 … October 6, 1982 A free press is a cornerstone of our democracy. In the First Amendment to the Constitution, our Founding Fathers affirmed their belief …

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Remarks on Central America and El Salvador at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Manufacturers

… could be affected throughout the hemisphere. The people of El Salvador have proved they want democracy. But if guerrilla violence succeeds, they won't get it. El Salvador will join Cuba and … to stop the advance of communism in Central America by doing what we do best -- by supporting democracy. For 3 years, our goal has been to support fundamental change in this region, to replace poverty with development and dictatorship with democracy. These objectives are not easy to obtain. We're on the right track. Costa Rica …

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Remarks to Organization of American States Ambassadors on Pan American Day

… -- justice under law, protection of human rights, and economic and social development. Democracy remains the basic bond of our nations. It is our people's permanent aspiration and, for … the members of this organization govern themselves democratically. As you would agree, it is democracy that gives our people their dignity and hope for the future. A little over a year ago, … interest-free loans, enable Caribbean students to study subjects crucial to development and democracy in their countries. I look upon it as a small part of a broader initiative to …

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