Showing 121-130 of 859 records
… to the Organization of American States, a pledge that their goal, a revolutionary goal, was democracy, free speech, freedom of press, free labor unions -- all of the things associated with democracy. When the Sandinistas took over, they ousted their former allies, and they named it a … Q. Do you think -- just the last one -- do you think there's any danger in Mexico for the democracy, because it's the way to come to the United States by Nicaraguan Communist people? The …
Learn More
… many things at stake in this vote: the hopes of the Nicaraguan people to live in freedom and democracy; the hopes of the people of Central and South America to live in peace, free from … a week or two ago, told me that Nicaragua represented the greatest threat to their freedom and democracy -- and they brought up the subject to me. They begged us to continue aiding the freedom … home, how soon before the Soviets turn their full attention to Israel, that lonely outpost of democracy in the Middle East? Freedom is indivisible. The moral foundation of our support for …
Learn More
… He recalled the extraordinary progress President Aquino has made toward restoration of democracy and the rekindling of economic growth, and pledged to continue to seek ways to …
Learn More
… gave the whole Nation a new hero to admire and emulate. Martin Luther King knew that America's democracy was imperfect, but he also knew that America's conscience was a powerful force for …
Learn More
… of the most cherished of our birthrights as American citizens. When practiced, it enriches our democracy; when threatened, it must be protected. Today's responsible action by the Senate sends …
Learn More
… issue, but this is natural. Diversity is one of the great strengths of democratic societies. Democracy only requires that we work together to understand each other, that we listen to each … of new wealth. We in the United States respect and admire Colombia's strong commitment to democracy. Equally important, we respect Colombia's firm commitment to the rule of law as the …
Learn More
… Pope in saying we, too, disapprove, and yes, people of Nicaragua, we, too, suffer with you. Democracy is far from perfect. But democracy does not wage war on its neighbors; it doesn't build walls to keep its people in; and it doesn't organize armies of secret police to spy on them and keep them quiet. Democracy reflects all the mistakes, all the frailties, but also all the deepest hopes and dreams …
Learn More
… a privilege to have President Suazo of Honduras, a friend of the United States and a friend of democracy, here for a visit. We've had very useful discussions during which both of us expressed … positive relationship that our two countries enjoy. We're in full agreement that the growth of democracy and economic opportunity is essential to peace and security in Central America. We … was a great personal pleasure to meet again with President Suazo. Honduras is on the path to democracy -- a course which will in the long run ensure its people the fruits of freedom and …
Learn More
… the whole question was whether Salvador was going to go Communist. Well, now we have a democracy there. There have been several elections, supervised elections in which we know that they were free of any corruption. Democracy is on the march in other areas, and right now the sore spot is Nicaragua. And we're … and taking their orders from the Soviet Union, and we see no opening for us to be of help. Democracy in Latin America Mr. Regalado. Mr. President, do you think that when you finish your …
Learn More
… and historical diversity, yet are bound together by a common dedication to the principles of democracy; to respect for the rights of the individual; and to the opportunity to enjoy creative, … meeting place where all of us can join forces to defeat this latest enemy to freedom and democracy. On September 2 of this year, the nations of the Americas will celebrate the fortieth … that this Hemisphere shall be a land of liberty. This is a time when the vision of democracy and freedom in all our countries, to which we are committed in the Charter of our …
Learn More