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Remarks in Chicago, Illinois, at the Annual Convention and Centennial Observance of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners

… and time again that it supports our free market system and the fundamental tenets of American democracy. It was this belief in representative government and free enterprise that gave the … some of the freest institutions in this land. There are few finer examples of participatory democracy to be found anywhere. Too often, discussion about the labor movement concentrates on … up San Juan Hill. But as a small boy, I saw Americans march off to war to save the world for democracy. I cast my first vote for Franklin Roosevelt in the depths of the Great Depression. And …

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Address of the President and Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau of Canada Before a Joint Session of the Parliament in Ottawa

… I welcomed you to Canada. Well, I repeat that welcome now because in this chamber Canada's democracy finds its ultimate expression. Here, in a special way, we speak on behalf of the people … As an American you will understand the challenge before us. We are seeking to perfect our democracy and strengthen our unity. Sometimes, the noise we make will reach your ears. I can … Let there be no doubt about our unity in the defense of our most precious heritage -- that democracy which is envied by those who rightly crave it and feared by those who wrongly deny its …

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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the President's "E'' and "E Star'' Awards

… will not only create more international demand for our goods, but we'll also bolster freedom, democracy, and security. One of the legislative achievements I'm most proud of is the Export …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Alessandro Pertini of Italy

… of brutal and inhuman thugs, aided and abetted by foreign powers, sought to destroy Italy's democracy by acts of sheer terror. You, Mr. President, know better than most the consequences of …

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Remarks at a Luncheon Sponsored by the Senate Republican Policy Committee

… of mankind. From Central America to Africa to the Middle East, we're working to support democracy and produce peace. In Lebanon, the peace process has been slow and painful, but we've …

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Remarks to Business Leaders During a White House Briefing on the Federal Budget and Deficit Reduction

… on our country I'd like to share. As I mentioned earlier, change is never easy in a democracy. I'm proud of the changes that we've made. But each time we've succeeded, it's always …

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Telephone Interview With Bob Mohan of WSB Radio in Atlanta, Georgia

… to us and that they should go down the path of reform and bringing about a more perfect democracy in their country. And our present relationship has, we believe, resulted in some very …

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Remarks Upon Returning From the Trip to Europe

… to them -- I couldn't resist -- the uniqueness of that situation in the world. Here another democracy, Spain, voluntarily asking to become a member of NATO -- when have you ever heard of a …

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Remarks at a Reagan-Bush Rally in Medford, Oregon

… But we know that the Sandinistas immediately began to persecute the genuine believers in democracy and to export terror. They went on to slaughter the Miskito Indians, abuse and deport … and move to kill free speech. So, why isn't my opponent speaking out now about those winds of democracy? More recently, he failed to repudiate the Reverend Jesse Jackson, when he went to …

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Toasts of President Reagan and President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of Egypt at the State Dinner

… inauguration speech when he stated, ``Freedom means a commitment for freedom to others, and democracy means respect for the legislature and the laws.'' Well, these words reflect a world …

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