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Statement on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the Morocco-United States Treaty of Peace and Friendship

… Our governments and peoples are deeply committed to world peace and the principles of democracy, liberty, and justice. The United States has long supported the moderate and …

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Address to the 42d Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, New York

… record of our times. Last year in the Philippines , ordinary people rekindled the spirit of democracy and restored the electoral process. Some said they had performed a miracle, and if so, a similar miracle -- a transition to democracy -- is taking place in the Republic of Korea . Haiti , too, is making a transition. Some … but growing pains are normal in democracies. The United States had them, as has every other democracy on Earth. In Latin America , too, one can hear the voices of freedom echo from the …

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Remarks at a Celebration Sponsored by the Caribbean Basin Initiative Coalition

… deserve our cooperation. We share a commitment to freedom and independence. The idea of democracy is strong there. Over two-thirds of the countries in the area are democracies. In Central America democracy has made great strides and inspired enthusiasm, as was clear in the massive vote in El …

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Proclamation 5615 -- National Year of the Americas, 1987

… nations have expressed their determination, through the ballot box, to turn from oligarchy to democracy. The time is right for our countries to defend and work to extend democracy and respect for human rights throughout the hemisphere. The tenth Pan American Games, …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for Prime Minister Mohammed Khan Junejo of Pakistan, July 16, 1986 (07/16/1986)

… in the noble task of maintaining peace and in translating the great constructive dreams of democracy into reality. Mr. Prime Minister, as the leader of one of our country's closest … dream. Under your wise leadership, Pakistan is making great strides in the transition toward democracy. And this progress is all the more remarkable because, even in a volatile environment, … Your outstanding economic achievements and the progress you've made in your transition toward democracy are even more impressive -- some might even say amazing -- in light of the defense and …

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Honduras-United States Joint Communique

… American democracies to conclude a comprehensive and verifiable agreement for peace and democracy in Central America through the Contadora process. In particular, they noted the need … and the limitation of armaments and troops. Such an agreement would guarantee the exercise of democracy in the five nations of the region. Washington, D.C., May 27, 1986.   … Honduras-United …

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Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on the Situation in Central America

… as the democratically elected government. It fails to take into account the need for true democracy as a means to resolve internal problems of the countries of the region. It does not …

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Statement on House of Representatives Approval of the Caribbean Basin Initiative

… the democracies of the New World, and demonstrate for all that prosperity, peace, freedom, and democracy go hand in hand.   … Statement on House of Representatives Approval of the Caribbean …

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Statement on the 40th Anniversary of the Truman Doctrine

… The Truman doctrine was rooted in a fundamental assumption as true now as in 1947: A healthy democracy in the United States requires strong democratic partners in the world. Its purpose was …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by the Swedish Newspaper Svenska Dagbladet

… will be well served by a resolution of the conflict in Central America that brings genuine democracy, peace, and stability to the region. The test of any agreement lies in its … of the agreement are carried out in letter and spirit. Nicaraguan acceptance of full democracy -- including political pluralism; freedom of the press, religion, and assembly -- is an … means the withdrawal of the large number of Soviet and Cuban advisers in Nicaragua . Without democracy in Nicaragua , it will be difficult to bring peace and security to Central America . …

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