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Toast at a Luncheon Hosted by Prime Minister Mario Soares in Lisbon, Portugal

… overcome in order to ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy the fruits of democracy and freedom. It has taken enormous energy and commitment. With courage and tenacity you … will be most grateful. You can be especially proud of your strong leadership in bringing democracy to Portugal. So, all, please join me in a toast to Prime Minister Soares and the …

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Radio Address to the Nation on Soviet Strategic Defense Programs

… we need your support for both a strong defense and a strong deterrent against aggression. In a democracy, no policy can be sustained without such public support, but the Soviet Union is not a democracy. We see this in its internal structure, in its treatment of the individual, and in the …

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Remarks to Community Leaders in Madrid, Spain

… new. I'm convinced that historians will look back on Iberia's peaceful and joyful embrace of democracy as a decisive turning point. They will see it as the moment when freedom ended a long … and in the storm of events, he has been like an anchor holding fast to the principles of democracy and freedom. Your Majesty, you are a true representative of the democratic aspirations … of the people of this land. Any visitor here can see that freedom is flourishing. For democracy to succeed, its roots must grow deep and wide. This means social cooperation, national …

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Statement on Action by the Senate Judiciary Committee Concerning Extension of the Voting Rights Act

… of the most cherished of our birthrights as American citizens. When practiced, it enriches our democracy; when threatened, it must be protected. On November 6th of last year, in recognition of …

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Radio Address to the Nation on Congressional Inaction on Proposed Legislation

… nominee of the Democratic Party and his running mate could have asked the Speaker to give democracy a chance -- could have, but didn't. They, too, said no. All this has gotten me to … One thing is sure: Harry Truman wasn't afraid of the American people. He wasn't afraid of democracy, of putting issues to the test of a vote. Were he with us now, I think he would relish …

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Toasts of President Reagan and Costa Rican President Luis Alberto Monge Alvarez at a Luncheon Honoring President Reagan in San Jose

… it received in the past damaged its image. The permanent position of Costa Rica in favor of democracy and against all despotism of any ideological side gives an extraordinary moral force to … an army. We believe we deserve more, and more permanent support on behalf of the American democracy. True, the relationship with our country has been respectful without the incidents and …

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Toasts of President Reagan and President Miguel De la Madrid Hurtado of Mexico at the State Dinner

… August in La Paz when you, Mr. President, said, ``Nationalism, cultural identity, freedom, democracy, economic development with social justice, an independent foreign policy, and defense … their political and social systems in the aspiration to live in freedom, to permanently build democracy, and to seek the equality of opportunity for all. Both nations postulate respect for … prosperity of the American people, and to those values which we cherish, which are freedom, democracy, and justice. Note: President Reagan spoke at 10 p.m. in the State Dining Room at the …

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Toast at the State Dinner in Madrid, Spain

… to applaud another decision of courage and vision, the decision to chart for Spain a course to democracy. The Spanish Crown played a significant role in this historic turning point as well. … is peace, progress, and freedom. Today Spain is moving forward in a voyage of freedom and democracy, every bit as courageous as that of Columbus. Spain can be confident of the outcome … you to join me in a toast to His Majesty the King and to the people of Spain, all champions of democracy. Note: The President spoke at 10:48 p.m. at the Royal Palace in response to a toast by …

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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on United States Participation in the United Nations

… for the solution of international conflicts, for the promotion of national independence, democracy, and economic and social development -- in short, whether the United Nations can renew …

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Proclamation 4972 -- Veterans Day, 1982

… of our veterans to an America that today is an example to all nations of freedom, liberty, and democracy. On this day, let us give special consideration to those who have died in our Nation's …

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