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Proclamation 4942 -- United States-Korea Centennial

… our friends in Korea. In so doing we reaffirm our dedication to the principles of freedom and democracy as the basis of our continued strength and friendship. It is fitting then, that we now …

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Letter Accepting the Resignation of William French Smith as Attorney General of the United States

… Dear Mr. President: Surely public service is the greatest confidence that can be bestowed in a democracy. For me -- building upon so many years of close friendship and personal association -- …

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Toast at the State Dinner in Seoul, Republic of Korea

… rather than constrict that trade. Our political values also face unremitting challenges. Democracy and freedom of opinion are virtues the free world must cherish and defend. They …

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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters on Domestic and Foreign Policy Issues

… elected in a country that has had a history back over the decades of military rule and no democracy. It is a government that has embarked on a land reform program, that has moved up an … given a chance at the ballot box, have made it plain that they want order and peace and democracy. And this government there is making every effort to persuade the guerrillas -- to … We certainly encourage that kind of thing. But these are other countries that have adopted democracy. Costa Rica. I don't know of any country -- they don't even have an army. They are the …

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Remarks of President Reagan and President Amin Gemayel of Lebanon Following Their Meetings

… our two peoples, who share the same heritage and adhere to the same values and principles of democracy and liberty. The 2 1/2 million Lebanese have almost equal number of close relatives in …

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Remarks of President Reagan and President Abdou Diouf of Senegal Following Their Meetings

… that he is constantly undertaking in order to secure the triumph of the ideals of peace, democracy, and justice in the world. Note: President Reagan spoke at 1:17 p.m. to reporters …

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Remarks at a White House Reception for the Council of the Americas

… people there. And we will firmly resist efforts that are aimed at denying them the freedom and democracy to which they're entitled. Now, there is hope for the region, and we mustn't falter in … he was speaking about, but I had to wait and I asked the President of that country, the oldest democracy we have in the Americas, Costa Rica, what this was about. Well, he told me it was a …

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Remarks of President Reagan and President Felipe Gonzalez Marquez of Spain Following Their Meetings

… most fundamental resource is the strength of democratic institutions. The consolidation of democracy in Spain is a ringing affirmation of the vitality of Western institutions and the …

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Radio Address to the Nation on United States Foreign Policy

… in El Salvador probably couldn't have been held if we'd followed any other approach. And for democracy to have a chance in the future, the Congress must pass the plan we've proposed, which …

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Remarks Upon Returning From the Trip to Japan and the Republic of Korea

… and we're bound together by a great treasure of shared values -- our love of freedom and democracy, the drive, determination, and skill of our people, and our optimism for the future. … America's commitment to their peace and freedom and encouraged them to develop further their democracy. And I must tell you that one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life was the …

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