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… Marcos. Now, we realize there is an opposition party that, we believe, is also pledged to democracy. We also are aware that there is another element in the Philippines that has Communist … continue to do, everything we can as a longtime friend to see that the Philippines remain a democracy. South Korea Q. Sir, on South Korea, let me just ask you: Given today's news, do you … of this, it's tended to hide the fact that Korea, South Korea, has made great strides in democracy, that they have a prosperity that is far above that of a great many of their neighbors …
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… people around the world are tremendously encouraged by your stable transition back to democracy. History proves that the freer a people become, the more their creative energies are … touched on this last year when you outlined your commitment to representative government. ``Democracy,'' you said ``is none other than a system in which every individual has the chance to … of Bolivia [Bogota] 1 -that's where I'm going -- to the people of Brazil, and to the dream of democracy and peace here in the Western Hemisphere. 1 White House correction. Note: The President …
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… 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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… students, disarmed Cuban and peoples revolutionary armed forces, and restored the chance for democracy to that troubled island. As one company commander of the Army's 1st Ranger Battalion … too much to turn back now. Once again the world knows that America will stand up for freedom, democracy, and peace with human dignity. And once again America is prepared for peace. I don't … population -- up from 50 percent only a decade ago. We see this yearning for freedom and democracy among the brave people of Eastern Europe, in Afghanistan, in Africa, and elsewhere. The …
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… to divide the alliance. We will not be split. We will not be intimidated. The West will defend democracy and individual liberty. And the West will protect the peace. At the same time, we …
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… terrorism and to carry out basic reforms that will assure the long-term stability of Turkish democracy and the well-being of the Turkish people. In commemorating the Ataturk Centennial, the …
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… them reverse centuries of poverty and inequity. And that's what they want, too. In Costa Rica, democracy and respect for human rights are a long and proud tradition. In Honduras, democratic institutions are taking root. In El Salvador, democracy is beginning to work even in the face of externally supported terrorism and guerrilla warfare. We know that democracy in Central America will not be built overnight. But step by step, with humanitarian, …
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… Many peoples to the east still wait for such rights. The United States is proud of your democracy, but we cannot take credit for it. Heinrich Heine, in speaking of those who built the … Well, over the past 30 years, the convictions of the German people have built a cathedral of democracy -- a great and glorious testament to your ideals. We in America genuinely admire the … easier if we remember our partnership is based on a common Western heritage and a faith in democracy. I believe this partnership of the Atlantic Alliance nations is motivated primarily by …
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… we witnessed dramatic confirmation by the people of El Salvador of their commitment to democracy. Intimidation and threats by Marxist guerrillas couldn't keep these brave, these courageous people from casting their vote for democracy. Many of them walked as far as 20 miles and stood in the hot sun for hours, braving the … Why are you doing this?'' And a little elderly lady standing in line said, ``I'm voting for democracy.'' And another one said, ``I'm voting for God and peace.'' And it went on this way. …
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… moral, political, military, economic -- had deteriorated to such an extent that the enemies of democracy and international order felt they could take advantage of this weakness. The Soviets … political agendas of others, reaction to the offensive actions of those hostile to freedom and democracy. We were forever competing on territory picked by our adversaries, with the issues and … totalitarian left are trying to exploit for their own cynical purposes. The reaffirmation of democracy in Costa Rica in their elections of last year, the transition from military rule to …
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