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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Luis Herrera Campíns of Venezuela

… held firm in their commitment to dignity and freedom. While still in its infancy, your young democracy withstood a serious challenge from an external force that still threatens other … spread to our shores of hostile totalitarian systems and in our dedication to true liberty and democracy. Venezuela's development program, particularly in the Caribbean region, is an example … your nation's commitment to principle. There you stated, ``Venezuelans believe in and practice democracy. We do not attempt to impose our own values and concepts of society on anyone, but we …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Rudolf Kirchschlager of Austria

… world. But we are drawn to you by more than admiration and respect. We revere shared values of democracy, personal freedom, human dignity, and the rule of law -- values as ancient as Salzburg … a role to play in demonstrating to all of our neighbors a living and well-functioning, free democracy with all of its principles America stands for. Mr. President, I'm truly happy to be …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg

… whose determination and leadership ultimately led to the final victory and recovery of democracy and freedom. It was indeed a long and painful way to go before the United States and … soil, with one of the great American soldiers, General George S. Patton. Restoring peace and democracy was certainly not an easy venture. It appeared, however, that preserving them would be …

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London Economic Summit Conference Declaration on Democratic Values

… in which the human spirit can develop in freedom and diversity. 3. We believe in a system of democracy which ensures genuine choice in elections freely held, free expression of opinion and …

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Proclamation 5012 -- Public Employees' Appreciation Day, 1983

… to play an essential role in ensuring the stability of the world's largest and most successful democracy. Our ability to function effectively in times of trial and upheaval and to prosper when …

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Proclamation 5148 -- Centennial of the Birth of Harry S Truman

… and activities in remembrance of his many accomplishments and dedication to freedom and democracy. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 25th day of January, in the year …

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Toasts at the State Dinner for President Luis Herrera Campíns of Venezuela

… and a country that has chosen a path of principle, one that will have lasting significance. Democracy and respect for human rights is not the easiest course, but it is the most moral. … threatening language can trigger conflicts capable of destroying peace. We are committed to democracy. Neither the traditional dictatorships nor the new leftist totalitarianisms represent … country. We have stretched out a hand to Nicaragua, as Latin America awaits its conversion to democracy after it supported its struggle against a dynastic dictatorship. As long as there …

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Remarks at a White House Luncheon for Elected Republican Women Officials

… that makes the world safer for all of us. Now let me say a few words about El Salvador, a new democracy that is struggling to protect itself from extremists of the right and the left. El … America. This package is urgently needed, and I urge its rapid approval by the Congress. Democracy in El Salvador depends on it. And to those who maybe question whether they really are achieving anything in democracy: Two years ago, observers from our Congress went down to observe those elections. …

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Text of a Foreword Written for Irish Times Magazine on the President's Visit to Ireland

… Americans believe that the tide of history is a freedom tide, and that the values of freedom, democracy and independence that we have developed over the centuries will endure beyond the lives …

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Text of Remarks to the French People on the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-day

… must continue to labor together. Your country and mine belong to an alliance committed to democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law. Of course, membership in the alliance imposes …

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