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Remarks at a Republican Fundraising Dinner for Congressional Campaign Committees

… as they are. The central issue is about protecting human lives and preserving freedom and democracy, because they're the source of all our other blessings. I believe what occurred in the … weapons. We can only keep our families safe and our country at peace when the enemies of democracy know that America has the courage to stay strong. And we intend to see that they know …

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Interview With the Wall Street Journal

… who are compelled to send their children to school under the law, because we believe that a democracy can only exist if you have a literate citizenry. And yet these people who, if they … of principles of what it was they were seeking in the revolution. And this was pure democracy. This was all the civil rights and human rights, freedom of speech, freedom of labor … happen once before with Castro's coming to power in Cuba. He had other allies that wanted a democracy, and he never admitted to his true leanings until that revolution was over. Well, what …

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The President's News Conference

… we have an obligation to be of help where we can to freedom fighters and lovers of freedom and democracy, from Afghanistan to Nicaragua and wherever there are people of that kind who are … which they had received support from the Organization -- that their revolutionary goal was for democracy, free press, free speech, free labor unions, and elections, and so forth, and they have … saying we're trying to give those who fought a revolution to escape a dictatorship, to have democracy, and then had it taken away from them by some of their fellow revolutionaries -- we're …

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Remarks of the President and Prime Minister Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe Following Their Meetings

… which the United States has long made a decision, matters of principle which make for greater democracy and greater freedom in society. We are prepared that this shall also be our tradition. …

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Remarks at the Inaugural Band Concert at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland

… Earth enjoy.'' Well, today we can rejoice that more and more people on Earth are moving toward democracy, and we can rejoice that America, a nation still young compared to so many others, is …

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Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Education Assistance Legislation

… over the decades, is the backbone of American education and one of the great strengths of our democracy. However, many parents want to use alternative approaches to meet the educational needs …

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Remarks at a Meeting With Congressional Leaders Following Passage of Federal Budget Reconciliation and Tax Reduction Legislation

… During the last 200 days, you've provided your countrymen with an example of representative democracy at its best. Those of you in the Republican leadership in the face of extraordinary …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands

… Queen Wilhelmina came to Washington and spoke to a joint meeting of our Congress. She said, ``Democracy is our most precious heritage. We cannot breathe in the sullen atmosphere of despotic …

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Remarks Following Discussions With Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of the United Kingdom

… in Central America, and I assured the Prime Minister of our determination to preserve democracy and to seek peaceful solutions to the problems of that area. We also discussed the …

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Radio Address to the Nation on the Fiscal Year 1984 Budget

… but am bound to be true.'' In the spirit of Lincoln, America has carried forward the dream of democracy, guaranteeing political rights for all her citizens. And as our nation has matured, we …

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