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Statement on Elections in Turkey

… parliamentary elections will be held on November 6, thus completing the process of restoring democracy. I congratulate the Turkish people for this remarkable achievement and assure them of …

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Remarks to Reporters on the Central American Peace Proposal

… urged Members of Congress to support it. I'm asking Congress to give this peace initiative and democracy a chance. I'm asking Congress to work with me to stem the flood of refugees, the threat … this small amount, $14 million, for the more than 15,000 Nicaraguans who are struggling for democracy. It is so little, yet such an important symbol of our resolve, a signal to all of … success depends on Congress' prompt release of aid for the Nicaraguan democratic resistance. Democracy and peace deserve a chance. The freedom-loving people of Nicaragua deserve a chance. To …

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Letter to President Jose Napoleon Duarte of El Salvador on the Investigation of the Murder of United States Citizens in San Salvador

… and the United States, I personally thank all involved. Terrorism is the antithesis of democracy. By brutal acts against innocent persons, terrorists seek to exaggerate their strength … the populace, and pressure national leaders to accede to demands conceived in violence. Where democracy seeks to consult the common man on the governance of his nation, terrorism makes war on …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Antonio dos Santos Ramalho Eanes of Portugal

… the revolution of April 25th, 1974, Portugal has made great strides in building a vigorous democracy. Today, the fundamental institutions of a democratic country -- an open press, a free … and flourishing. We in the United States recognize, Mr. President, that the establishment of democracy in your country met sharp challenges. Portugal's success in surmounting those … crucial role during these past 9 years. You have stated that Portugal must have an open, clear democracy. And as President, you've labored tirelessly to give Portugal just that. Your efforts …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by Business Day and the Manila Chronicle of the Philippines

… to a popular new government were a tribute to the deeply felt Filipino commitment to democracy. The United States moved swiftly to recognize the new democratic government of … United States and the Philippines share the same interest in the preservation of freedom and democracy in the Pacific region. For this reason, I am confident that we will continue to enjoy a … want in the Philippines . Given the Philippine people's deep and demonstrated commitment to democracy, I find it unlikely they would accept a government which included individuals whose …

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Remarks to an Outreach Working Group on United States Policy in Central America

… telling you what has happened to them, to their country, and to their hopes for freedom, democracy, and peace. Tomorrow will be an especially poignant anniversary for our democratic … friends. They'll recall the joy that they felt 5 years ago. A dictatorship was defeated, and a democracy was promised for their future by the Sandinistas, who had led the revolution. But the … freedom of worship. And they can agree to abide by the most basic and honorable principle of a democracy: that government must derive its legitimacy from the consent of the governed. All of us …

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Remarks on Departure for Latin America

… to reduce the threats to peace and security, and to promote the continued development of democracy. This will be a journey for the cause of democracy and peace. The four countries I'm visiting have all had elections in the past year. … leaders maintain a dialog with one another and that our actions foster the ideals of democracy in a climate of peace. I've long held that one of the highest priorities of this …

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Remarks of President Reagan and President Roberto Suazo Cordova of Honduras Following Their Meeting

… friend and partner of the United States. President Suazo's leadership has returned Honduras to democracy. And his government has embarked on a prompt and courageous effort to return the … can defend themselves from aggression. President Suazo has been a strong voice for peace and democracy in Central America. He has put forward a plan to reduce tensions between states by … invitation to visit here. And I want to say to the people of the United States of this great democracy of the north that we admire and we have great affection for the two centuries in which …

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Remarks on the Caribbean Basin Initiative to the Ambassadors of Member Nations of the Organization of American States

… is part of America's contribution to a collective partnership for peace, prosperity, and democracy in the Caribbean and Central America. And as you know, I recently traveled to South and … New World remains bright. We have great resources and dynamic peoples. Prosperity strengthens democracy. Throughout the hemisphere, democracy is on the move. Nearly all the governments in the Caribbean Basin are now democracies. …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Julio Maria Sanguinetti of Uruguay

… the time of their nation's birth. Today the people of Uruguay are reaffirming their faith in democracy. And all those who love liberty applaud this giant step forward. President Sanguinetti, … of Uruguay are building. In recent years, we have witnessed an unprecedented expansion of democracy in the Americas. Just a decade ago, only one-third of the people in this hemisphere lived in democracy. Today 90 percent of the people live in countries that are democratic or in transition …

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