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Remarks on Departure for Europe

… with pride and hope. We are proud of our Atlantic partnership that anchors the freedom and democracy which our nations have created from the rubble of 40 years ago. Our hopes for the … of how former enemies can be brought together again. What better example of the success of democracy could we find than the strong new democratic systems in Spain and Portugal? We're …

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Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Menahem Begin of Israel at the State Dinner

… for more than 200 years. There are some crises from time to time, but out of every crisis democracy comes out stronger, deeper in the United States. And the Constitution works, with some amendments. Then you had the vision of building real democracy. Perhaps this is the greatest achievement of the American people, proving in the 18th … as you did for so many years, actually for nearly two centuries. We also had the vision of democracy. As we are a small country, ours is a parliamentary regime. I am not ashamed to say we …

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Remarks of the President and Prime Minister J. Malcolm Fraser of Australia at the Welcoming Ceremony

… the international community. America's proud to have such an ally in a world where freedom and democracy are constantly challenged. Australians have fought side by side with Americans in every … us as our heritage. We live in freedom and will accept no other life. We govern ourselves in democracy and will not tolerate anything less. We cherish liberty and hold it safe, providing … as you've pointed out, Mr. President, share a commitment to the values of freedom and of democracy. And we know that these values are not mere words; they stand for our way of life, for …

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Remarks of the President and King Juan Carlos I of Spain Following Their Meetings

… the strides which you and your countrymen have taken toward creating a vital and vibrant democracy in so short a time. In fully supporting that democracy, we consider Spain not only a major strategic partner but a close friend, and we look …

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Honduras-United States Joint Communique

… American democracies to conclude a comprehensive and verifiable agreement for peace and democracy in Central America through the Contadora process. In particular, they noted the need … and the limitation of armaments and troops. Such an agreement would guarantee the exercise of democracy in the five nations of the region. Washington, D.C., May 27, 1986.   … Honduras-United …

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Remarks at the Dedication of the James Madison Memorial Building of the Library of Congress

… In their debates with the principles of human dignity, individual rights, and representative democracy, their arguments were based on common law, separation of powers, and limited … liberty. Madison knew and we should always remember that no government is perfect, not even a democracy. Rights given to government were taken from the people, and so he believed that …

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Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on the Situation in Central America

… as the democratically elected government. It fails to take into account the need for true democracy as a means to resolve internal problems of the countries of the region. It does not …

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Statement on House of Representatives Approval of the Caribbean Basin Initiative

… the democracies of the New World, and demonstrate for all that prosperity, peace, freedom, and democracy go hand in hand.   … Statement on House of Representatives Approval of the Caribbean …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Jose Sarney Costa of Brazil

… Brazil during a time of great transition, political and economic. Its peaceful return to democracy, accomplished with the good will and cooperation of all segments of Brazilian society, … Mr. President, to have such a man, and such a country as lovely as yours, as our friend. Today democracy flourishes in Brazil . The rights of each individual are protected. Freedoms of … and of the future. All Brazilians feel happy with your invitation. Our meeting reinforces democracy in Brazil and in Latin America -- so I see it. The only ideology of Brazil is …

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Statement by Secretary of State Shultz Announcing United States Recognition of the Philippine Government of President Corazon C. Aquino

… course, who are the true heroes today. They have high expectations for their country and for democracy, and they have resolved this issue nonviolently in a way that does them honor. Note: …

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