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Remarks in Chicago, Illinois, at the Annual Convention and Centennial Observance of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners

… and time again that it supports our free market system and the fundamental tenets of American democracy. It was this belief in representative government and free enterprise that gave the … some of the freest institutions in this land. There are few finer examples of participatory democracy to be found anywhere. Too often, discussion about the labor movement concentrates on … up San Juan Hill. But as a small boy, I saw Americans march off to war to save the world for democracy. I cast my first vote for Franklin Roosevelt in the depths of the Great Depression. And …

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Remarks at the Annual Dinner of the Conservative Political Action Conference

… mourning and national recommitment, but by attempts to evade responsibility. Well, not so in a democracy, and not so in America. John Glenn said the other day that after the pad fire that … and socialism are dying and the free market is growing; and all across the world, the march of democracy continues. Yet, even as I think the tide of history is all but irreversibly turned our … So, let the choice be clear. Will it be ``Blame America First,'' or will it be ``On to Democracy'' and ``Forward for Freedom''? And freedom is the issue. The stakes are that high. You …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by France Soir Magazine

… 20 years -- and it is one we share with others -- must be the preservation and promotion of democracy. The solidarity of the Atlantic alliance has provided Europe the longest period of … system is increasingly seen as the most effective instrument for growth, and everywhere democracy is the inspiration and aspiration of mankind. In the past 4 years, we have reinforced …

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Remarks on Presenting the 1980 and 1981 Young American Medals for Bravery and Service

… and unfortunate events. One of the things that has most amazed foreign observers of American democracy -- like the French philosopher de Tocqueville, who came here 140 years ago to look at …

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Remarks at the Annual Convention of the National Parent-Teacher Association in Albuquerque, New Mexico

… the golden door of opportunity and, just as important, it's been the faithful servant of our democracy, preserving the values and the freedoms that we hold so dear. ``Train up a child in the … support for education so it, in turn, can more effectively serve society and strengthen democracy. We're urging corporations, community organizations, and neighborhood groups across the …

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Remarks at a Dinner for Former Members of the Office of Strategic Services

… of the people of Latin America are living in democratic nations or nations moving toward democracy -- a striking change from only a few years ago. Many Asian and European countries are …

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Remarks on Receiving the Final Report of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control in the Federal Government

… in decline and a nation in decay. Faith in our democratic system -- and without that faith democracy simply can't work -- was being undermined. As James Madison said, ``It's the gradual …

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Public Papers of Ronald Reagan March 1985

… Ceremony for President Raul Alfonsin of Argentina Joint Argentina-United States Declaration on Democracy Remarks at a Senate Republican Policy Committee Luncheon Toasts at the State Dinner for …

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Remarks at the Inaugural Anniversary Dinner of the Administration of Ronald Reagan

… of this century. City halls, county seats, and State legislatures are the very laboratories of democracy, and yet in past years we've closed our eyes to their findings. By removing the …

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Toasts of President Reagan and President Francois Mitterrand of France at the State Dinner

… our people, nurtured by our governments. Foremost among our ties is a profound commitment to democracy and liberty, a heritage inscribed in the Constitution of both our countries. These …

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