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… where the blessings of God are avidly sought and humbly accepted. The American experiment in democracy rests on this insight. Its discovery was the great triumph of our Founding Fathers, … are indispensable supports.'' And finally, that shrewdest of all observers of American democracy, Alexis de Tocqueville, put it eloquently after he had gone on a search for the secret … attempts to water down traditional values and even abrogate the original terms of American democracy. Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is …
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… Joint Argentina-United States Declaration on Democracy 03/19/1985 … March 19, 1985 Presidents Alfonsin and Reagan expressed their gratification and support for the spread and strengthening of democracy and individual freedom in the western hemisphere. They said the foreign policies of both countries are driven by the goals of peace, democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law. They affirmed that the most just and lasting …
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… Statement on the 25th Anniversary of Venezuelan Democracy 01/21/1983 … January 21, 1983 On behalf of the people of the United States of America, … live in the hearts of all our citizens. … Statement on the 25th Anniversary of Venezuelan Democracy …
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… Remarks at a White House Ceremony Inaugurating the National Endowment for Democracy 12/16/1983 … December 16, 1983 Good morning and welcome. It's good to have you all here … the launching of a program with a vision and a noble purpose. The National Endowment for Democracy is, just as we've been told, more than bipartisan; it's a genuine partnership of … democratic development. My hope then was that America would make clear to those who cherish democracy throughout the world that we mean what we say. What had been preying on my mind that …
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… Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Report of the National Endowment for Democracy 02/19/1986 … February 19, 1986 To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to the … - 164, as amended, I herewith transmit the second annual report of the National Endowment for Democracy, which covers the period from October 1, 1984, through September 30, 1985. I am pleased … work that this organization has accomplished in the past year. The National Endowment for Democracy is a key instrument in our ability to support what we believe in around the world. The …
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… underscores the enduring bond between our countries and between all peoples who cherish democracy and human freedom. Costa Rica and the United States stand together, foursquare in our commitment to democracy in this hemisphere. The progress we've witnessed in the Americas in recent years has … indeed been heartening. It wasn't that long ago when Costa Rica was Central America 's only democracy. Today we look with satisfaction at the impressive development of democratic …
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… personal representative of President Shagari of Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation and a democracy. Europe's advanced industrial democracies with traditions of representative governments … man. In particular, this Conference is concerned with free elections, the very foundation of democracy. There's no more striking symbol of democracy than the picture of a citizen casting a ballot, electing a leader, choosing his or here …
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… armed only with the support of the Salvadoran people and your fervent desire for peace and democracy. Your "offer of peace'' for the armed left to rejoin El Salvador's political process, … hope that the Salvadoran people will achieve their heartfelt desire for peace, pluralistic democracy and social justice. You have our hopes and prayers that this courageous initiative is the first step in a process that will bring a lasting peace through democracy to your nation. Sincerely, /s/Ronald Reagan … Letter to President Jose Napoleon …
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… Monge's invitation to see Costa Rica. I know your country has long been a model for peace, democracy, and economic progress in the Western Hemisphere. Last month, President Monge spoke at the Conference of Free Elections in Washington about democracy. He made all of us who are committed to freedom very proud. ``Democracy,'' he said, ``has no universal formulas, like those of totalitarian philosophies. Its …
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… them to develop something now that will restore order. Q. What can the U.S. do to help move democracy along there, do you feel? The President. I don't know, but I couldn't answer that … going. Q. Do you feel that Haiti was essentially a right-wing Grenada and now moving it toward democracy is yet another triumph for you? The President. Certainly there was -- it was -- at least it has to be called authoritarian rule, yes. They weren't very much of a model of democracy. Q. Mr. President, are you pleased with the opportunity to try to foster democracy in …
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