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Remarks to Marine Corps Basic Training Graduates in Parris Island, South Carolina

… -- the duties and responsibilities of citizenship and preserving and defending democracy. Good citizenship is vitally important if democracy is to survive and flourish. It means keeping abreast of the important issues of the day … to fight for your country, for right, and for freedom. Good citizenship and defending democracy means living up to the ideals and values that make this country great. Today the world …

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Remarks to Members of the American Legion Auxiliary's Girls Nation, July 18, 1986 (07/18/1986)

… twofold. I'm confident you'll achieve both of them. The first is expanding the boundaries of democracy and freedom by curbing, in the face of totalitarian expansion, that urge on the part of … better than the people that don't vote at all.'' He made a lot of sense in his way. Furthering democracy really is at the heart of what America's all about -- the conviction that we as a … America against anyplace, it is still the heaven of the world, by far.'' So, in practicing democracy, please always bear in mind the blessing that is America; just as, I assure you, those …

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Proclamation 5012 -- Public Employees' Appreciation Day, 1983

… to play an essential role in ensuring the stability of the world's largest and most successful democracy. Our ability to function effectively in times of trial and upheaval and to prosper when …

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Proclamation 5148 -- Centennial of the Birth of Harry S Truman

… and activities in remembrance of his many accomplishments and dedication to freedom and democracy. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 25th day of January, in the year …

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Proclamation 5302 -- Lithuanian Independence Day, 1985

… 1918, to assert their country's independence and commitment to a government based on justice, democracy, and the rights of individuals. Twenty-two years later, Soviet tyranny imposed itself …

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Statement on Proposed Caribbean Basin Initiative Legislation

… has been almost a year since I met with Caribbean leaders in Barbados. Their people believe in democracy and want nothing more than an opportunity to live and work in freedom. We owe it to …

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Remarks Commemorating the 38th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-Day

… D-Day because the French, British, Canadians, and Americans fought shoulder to shoulder for democracy and freedom -- and won. During the war, a gallant French leader, Charles de Gaulle, …

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Nominations & Appointments, January 23, 1984 (01/23/1984)

… including coauthorship of Politics in Europe (1965) and authorship of Spain: The Struggle for Democracy Today (1978). He was born September 1, 1939, in Ankara, Turkey.   … Nominations & …

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Remarks at a Reception for Korean Community Leaders in Seoul

… two peoples are important to our relationship, and continued progress toward the broadening of democracy in Korea strengthens the ties between our two countries. As you continue along this …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by Maclean's Magazine of Canada

… crisis strive to maintain their neutrality.'' Canadians are not neutral -- they believe in democracy and work hard to protect it. To get down to specifics, I am convinced that the unity … my conviction that there is no reasonable alternative but to work to protect freedom and democracy. I understand Canada is now conducting a major review of its defense policy, and I … nothing to do with pressure from Canada's allies, but rather, how best to defend freedom and democracy. Nuclear Weapons Deployment Q. In recent weeks, there has been an uproar over the news …

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