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… in the democracies, in comparison, have spent far too little to offer the world our message of democracy, human rights, and truth. To turn this situation around, I've made supportive democracy a central goal of American foreign policy. And, specifically, to correct these … brave men and women being persecuted for demanding their rights or struggling to establish democracy. With us today in the front rows and on stage are a number of courageous individuals …
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… why do you still need walls to keep people in and armies of secret police to keep them quiet? Democracy may not be perfect, but the brave people who risk death for freedom are not fleeing from democracy -- they're fleeing to democracy from communism. Two visions of the world remain locked in dispute. The first believes …
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… that of Lincoln, for you, too, began life in modest surroundings, then rose in the service of democracy to your nation's highest office. And, Mr. President, we honor you for that achievement. You once stated your determination that the Portuguese people will have their democracy. Today, the Portuguese people do indeed have their democracy and Portugal, fully committed to political and economic freedom, has taken its rightful …
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… to the war and turmoil elsewhere in the region, Belize, Central America's newest independent democracy, serves as a model of peace and stability. Belize is a developing country struggling … basic values of a common heritage, the same language and common law, a kindred parliamentary democracy, and a mixed economy. Belize is thankful for the Caribbean Basin Initiative and the …
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… affairs of Western Hemisphere countries. We agreed that efforts must be made to strengthen democracy, liberty, and pluralism against extremism and totalitarianism. We continued discussions … States, my friend Ronald Reagan, for the kind invitation he extended to me to visit this great democracy. Allow me to thank him for the excellent organization of this visit, for having made … respect but also with cordiality and understanding. And the concepts of peace, liberty, and democracy were ever present, were like a backdrop to our talks on the area. As you know, the line …
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… mission. As my personal representative, he speaks for me in our efforts to advance peace and democracy in this nearby area. He plans to return to the area shortly after the first of the …
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… assemble like this and enjoy what ILA members enjoy every day -- the freedom to organize. Our democracy encompasses many freedoms -- freedom of speech, of religion, of assembly, and so many … They say poverty and violence, repression in Central America are just the way of life, that democracy can't work. Well, I say ``baloney.'' And I think we'd all say something stronger if we were down on the docks. [Laughter] Costa Rica is as strong a democracy as you will find anywhere with a long history of peace, free elections, and stability. …
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… the strides which you and your countrymen have taken toward creating a vital and vibrant democracy in so short a time. In fully supporting that democracy, we consider Spain not only a major strategic partner but a close friend, and we look …
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… for more than 200 years. There are some crises from time to time, but out of every crisis democracy comes out stronger, deeper in the United States. And the Constitution works, with some amendments. Then you had the vision of building real democracy. Perhaps this is the greatest achievement of the American people, proving in the 18th … as you did for so many years, actually for nearly two centuries. We also had the vision of democracy. As we are a small country, ours is a parliamentary regime. I am not ashamed to say we …
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… the international community. America's proud to have such an ally in a world where freedom and democracy are constantly challenged. Australians have fought side by side with Americans in every … us as our heritage. We live in freedom and will accept no other life. We govern ourselves in democracy and will not tolerate anything less. We cherish liberty and hold it safe, providing … as you've pointed out, Mr. President, share a commitment to the values of freedom and of democracy. And we know that these values are not mere words; they stand for our way of life, for …
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