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Text of a Foreword Written for Irish Times Magazine on the President's Visit to Ireland

… Americans believe that the tide of history is a freedom tide, and that the values of freedom, democracy and independence that we have developed over the centuries will endure beyond the lives …

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Text of Remarks to the French People on the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-day

… must continue to labor together. Your country and mine belong to an alliance committed to democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law. Of course, membership in the alliance imposes …

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Letter to the Presidents of Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela on the Central American Peace Proposa

… of all of the twenty-one Contadora objectives. I believe this proposal for peace and democracy in Nicaragua can contribute toward achieving the key objective of national …

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Proclamation 5299 -- International Youth Year, 1985

… the world. Their patriotism and commitment to peace with freedom ensure a vigorous American democracy and a safer world in the years ahead. In 1985 the United States joins the celebration …

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Remarks at the National Leadership Forum of the Center for International and Strategic Studies of Georgetown University

… is not enough, but without it there can be no effective diplomacy and negotiations, no secure democracy and peace. Conversely, weakness or hopeful passivity are only self-defeating. They … to resolve these differences by peaceful means. Bipartisanship at home -- in our two-party democracy, an effective foreign policy must begin with bipartisanship, and the sharing of … and maturity. The great majority of our people do not believe the stark differences between democracy and totalitarianism can be wished away. They understand that keeping America secure …

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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Proposed Initiative for Central America

… in meeting threats to the security of the region. Accordingly, I propose the ``Central America Democracy, Peace and Development Initiative Act of 1984.'' This Act calls for an increased … relief, trade credit insurance, aid for small businesses, and other activities. Because democracy is essential to effective development, special attention will be given to increasing …

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Radio Address to the Nation on Economic Recovery and National Defense

… to protect its vital interests and fulfill its obligations as a trustee of freedom, democracy, and peace. Well, I don't think anyone harbors such illusions anymore. With our friends … this sacred mission. Our country may face enormous challenges, but the great advantage of our democracy is that we do not act from fear or simply respond to threats. We Americans have never …

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Remarks at a United States-France Ceremony Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-day

… into Germany they came not to prey on a brave and defeated people, but to nurture the seeds of democracy among those who yearned to be free again. We salute them today. But, Mr. President, we … be free. Today, in their memory, and for all who fought here, we celebrate the triumph of democracy. We reaffirm the unity of democratic peoples who fought a war and then joined with the …

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Remarks at a Fundraising Dinner for the Nicaragua Refugee Fund

… decades. You succeeded; the regime fell. And many rejoiced knowing that true freedom and true democracy would finally rise to take its place. But the new regime became not a democracy but a dictatorship. Communism was embraced, and Nicaragua moved into the Soviet orbit. … Bayardo. Some people say this isn't America's problem. Why should we care if Nicaragua is a democracy or not? Well, we should care for a whole host of reasons. Democracy has its own moral …

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Interview With Bernard Weinraub and Gerald Boyd of the New York Times

… Marcos. Now, we realize there is an opposition party that, we believe, is also pledged to democracy. We also are aware that there is another element in the Philippines that has Communist … continue to do, everything we can as a longtime friend to see that the Philippines remain a democracy. South Korea Q. Sir, on South Korea, let me just ask you: Given today's news, do you … of this, it's tended to hide the fact that Korea, South Korea, has made great strides in democracy, that they have a prosperity that is far above that of a great many of their neighbors …

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