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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by France Soir Magazine

… 20 years -- and it is one we share with others -- must be the preservation and promotion of democracy. The solidarity of the Atlantic alliance has provided Europe the longest period of … system is increasingly seen as the most effective instrument for growth, and everywhere democracy is the inspiration and aspiration of mankind. In the past 4 years, we have reinforced …

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Remarks on Presenting the 1980 and 1981 Young American Medals for Bravery and Service

… and unfortunate events. One of the things that has most amazed foreign observers of American democracy -- like the French philosopher de Tocqueville, who came here 140 years ago to look at …

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Remarks at the Annual Convention of the National Parent-Teacher Association in Albuquerque, New Mexico

… the golden door of opportunity and, just as important, it's been the faithful servant of our democracy, preserving the values and the freedoms that we hold so dear. ``Train up a child in the … support for education so it, in turn, can more effectively serve society and strengthen democracy. We're urging corporations, community organizations, and neighborhood groups across the …

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Remarks at the Inaugural Anniversary Dinner of the Administration of Ronald Reagan

… of this century. City halls, county seats, and State legislatures are the very laboratories of democracy, and yet in past years we've closed our eyes to their findings. By removing the …

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Toasts of President Reagan and President Francois Mitterrand of France at the State Dinner

… our people, nurtured by our governments. Foremost among our ties is a profound commitment to democracy and liberty, a heritage inscribed in the Constitution of both our countries. These …

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Toasts of the President and King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev of Nepal at the State Dinner

… Since 1951, the year when my grandfather, late King Tribhuvan, led the Nepalese people to democracy, we have looked to the United States as a land of freedom and fulfillment. The enduring …

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The President's News Conference

… extreme right. The election of Jose Napoleon Duarte is the latest chapter in a trend toward democracy throughout Latin America. In Central America, El Salvador now joins Costa Rica and Honduras in having a democratically elected government. Democracy in Central America is a fundamental goal of our policy in that region. But continued … promised the OAS in 1979. Peace can only be achieved in Central America if the forces of democracy are strong. We strongly support multilateral efforts toward peace, especially the …

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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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Address to the Nation on the Eve of the Presidential Election

… your hands. I urge all of you, please, take time to vote. You are the guardians of this great democracy. Tonight I want to share with you my views about the issues that directly concern our … You said that our defenses had become dangerously weak, and you felt less secure. You made democracy work by sending one message to Washington loud and clear. The message was: We want a …

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Remarks at a White House Luncheon for Hispanic Leaders

… and security assistance in the best tradition of President Truman to protect the forces for democracy, economic opportunity, and peace against the expansion of communism. The difference is …

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