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Remarks on Signing the Law Day U.S.A. Proclamation

… freedom fighters. Those brave men are fighting to establish respect for human rights, for democracy, and for the rule of law within their own country. Today the House of Representatives … canceled by the House leadership through a backdoor parliamentary maneuver, then the cause of democracy in Nicaragua and the rule of law will be the greatest casualties. I sincerely hope the …

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Toasts at a Dinner Honoring the Nation's Governors

… to move forward. Governor Snelling put it very well when he said, ``Either you believe in democracy or you don't.'' Well, I do, and I know you do, too. Our program for economic recovery … of years. So, now I ask you to join me in a toast that we can all drink to, those ideals of democracy and to our partnership for progress through which we will make them live again. Thank …

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Remarks Following Discussions With President Chun Doo Hwan of the Republic of Korea

… President Chun explained the steps his government has taken to further promote freedom and democracy. I welcomed the considerable progress that has already been made and expressed … the unwavering and dedicated efforts of President Reagan to safeguard world peace and promote democracy everywhere. I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to His Excellency Ronald Reagan …

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Remarks by Telephone to the Annual Convention of the Knights of Columbus in Chicago, Illinois

… for freedom. And I know you agree, they deserve our help . To support the freedom fighters and democracy throughout Central America , I've urged Congress to enact a plan to provide Costa Rica … lived in democracies. Today 90 percent live in democracies, or in systems moving toward democracy. As far as 5 years -- few, I should say, as 5 years ago many considered El Salvador … no hope for Honduras and Guatemala. Well, today those nations are democracies. Today, indeed, democracy in Latin America constitutes a swelling and life-giving tide. With our help, it can …

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Toast at a Dinner Hosted by Brazilian President Joao Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo in Brasilia

… 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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Address to the Nation on the Situation in Nicaragua

… an aid package of $100 million for the more than 20,000 freedom fighters struggling to bring democracy to their country and eliminate this Communist menace at its source. But this $100 … document public, they followed the advice of Fidel Castro, who told them to put on a facade of democracy. While Castro viewed the democratic elements in Nicaragua with contempt, he urged his … guerrillas directed and supplied from Nicaragua, and went to the polls to vote decisively for democracy. For the Communists in El Salvador, it was a humiliating defeat. But there was another …

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Radio Address to the Nation on the Upcoming Trip to Canada

… the world, including the Geneva arms reduction talks and our own efforts to protect freedom, democracy, and peace in this hemisphere. The United States is a pioneer in environmental …

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Radio Address to the Nation on Armed Forces Day and Defense Spending

… messages from a 19-year-old trooper to the President. Our system -- this way of life we call democracy and freedom -- really works because of the dedicated Americans like that GI in Germany, …

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Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on Economic Sanctions Against Nicaragua

… opposition and to honor its solemn commitments to noninterference, nonalignment, respect for democracy, and peace. Failure to do so will only diminish the prospects for a peaceful settlement …

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Radio Address to the Nation on Independence Day and the Centennial of the Statue of Liberty

… revolution, so today we're extending a helping hand to those who fight against tyranny and for democracy. You know, during the inaugural celebration of the Statue of Liberty, Grover Cleveland, …

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