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Remarks to an Outreach Working Group on United States Policy in Central America

… telling you what has happened to them, to their country, and to their hopes for freedom, democracy, and peace. Tomorrow will be an especially poignant anniversary for our democratic … friends. They'll recall the joy that they felt 5 years ago. A dictatorship was defeated, and a democracy was promised for their future by the Sandinistas, who had led the revolution. But the … freedom of worship. And they can agree to abide by the most basic and honorable principle of a democracy: that government must derive its legitimacy from the consent of the governed. All of us …

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Statement on the Death of Ray Bliss

… the party during a critical period of its development. He understood that the strength of our democracy and the responsiveness of our government were dependent upon the vitality of the party …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Salvador Jorge Blanco of the Dominican Republic

… the spirit, courage, and perseverance necessary to build, in your words, ``a true functional democracy in the Caribbean.'' Democracy, as all free people have found, is not the easiest path, but it is the best one. It is … all Americans have a common vision. Your proud independence and the continuing strength of democracy in the Dominican Republic is a tremendous inspiration here and to other people in the …

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Remarks in Bridgetown, Barbados, Following a Luncheon Meeting With Leaders of Eastern Caribbean Countries

… than that. And I think the meeting here today serves notice on the world that our destiny is democracy, and the defense of that destiny is one that all of us share. On the mainland, Central … supplied by the Soviet Union through Cuba and Nicaragua, are attempting to shut the door on democracy for the people of El Salvador. Very effective worldwide propaganda has tried to … many miles under the threat of death to reach the polling places and vote. And they voted for democracy and against Marxism and the tyranny that it represents. El Salvador isn't the only …

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Statement on Elections in Turkey

… parliamentary elections will be held on November 6, thus completing the process of restoring democracy. I congratulate the Turkish people for this remarkable achievement and assure them of …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Antonio dos Santos Ramalho Eanes of Portugal

… the revolution of April 25th, 1974, Portugal has made great strides in building a vigorous democracy. Today, the fundamental institutions of a democratic country -- an open press, a free … and flourishing. We in the United States recognize, Mr. President, that the establishment of democracy in your country met sharp challenges. Portugal's success in surmounting those … crucial role during these past 9 years. You have stated that Portugal must have an open, clear democracy. And as President, you've labored tirelessly to give Portugal just that. Your efforts …

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Remarks on Departure for Latin America

… to reduce the threats to peace and security, and to promote the continued development of democracy. This will be a journey for the cause of democracy and peace. The four countries I'm visiting have all had elections in the past year. … leaders maintain a dialog with one another and that our actions foster the ideals of democracy in a climate of peace. I've long held that one of the highest priorities of this …

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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 United States Participation in the Multinational Force in Lebanon

… peace in Lebanon, to give Lebanon back to the Lebanese people, and to help them rebuild their democracy, we are strengthening the forces for peace throughout the Middle East. This is neither …

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Remarks of President Reagan and President Roberto Suazo Cordova of Honduras Following Their Meeting

… friend and partner of the United States. President Suazo's leadership has returned Honduras to democracy. And his government has embarked on a prompt and courageous effort to return the … can defend themselves from aggression. President Suazo has been a strong voice for peace and democracy in Central America. He has put forward a plan to reduce tensions between states by … invitation to visit here. And I want to say to the people of the United States of this great democracy of the north that we admire and we have great affection for the two centuries in which …

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