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Remarks at a White House Ceremony Honoring the National Teacher of the Year

… garden, I realize I haven't even touched on the part that you play, the vital part in keeping democracy and the democratic spirit alive. Thomas Jefferson noted this when he said, ``If you … and free, you expect what never was and never will be.'' The ongoing experiment called democracy, the longest continuing experiment in human history, cannot exist without an informed …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India

… And let me add a personal note. It is good to see you here again as leader of the great Indian democracy, which provides a unique opportunity for us to broaden and deepen the dialog we began … deprived of it. We believe in the worth of the human being, for that is the foundation of our democracy and our work for development. That is the framework of our national programs. We have …

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Remarks on Signing a Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Caribbean Basin Initiative Legislation

… we know work. It will support our neighbors' efforts to achieve economic progress, political democracy, social justice, and freedom from outside intervention. By encouraging a more …

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Message to the Congress on Economic Sanctions Against Nicaragua

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

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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Request for Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… the Nicaraguan democratic resistance last year, it assured the survival of those fighting for democracy in Nicaragua. However, this assistance has not been sufficient to bring about changes … rights reflects a determination that human rights must be respected. As in our support for democracy elsewhere, human rights training and assistance can be expected to achieve significant … eliminate the causes of that conflict. With strong support from the United States, freedom and democracy, the fundamental pillars of peace, have made dramatic gains. Guatemala, Honduras, and …

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Proclamation 5215 -- 1992 Chicago-Seville International Exposition

… dream of a New World and which continues to inspire us as Americans in pursuit of our dream of democracy and freedom. Chicago is an excellent site for this historic exposition. A global …

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Proclamation 5158 -- 35th Anniversary of NATO

… the NATO Alliance represents a living commitment of the nations of the West to the defense of democracy and individual liberty. By uniting Europe and North America in this way, it has …

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Remarks at the Annual Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in New Orleans, Louisiana

… the lion's heart. I had the luck to give the roar.'' Well, America is the lion's heart of democracy. We have an obligation to give that democracy a voice, even an occasional roar. For too long our nation had been moot to the … broken treaties, against the denial of human liberties. We began speaking out for freedom and democracy and the values that all of us share in our hearts. Now some critics said that this was …

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Proclamation 5197 -- Year of Excellence in Education

… should be realized to the fullest. Only informed citizens can preserve our priceless legacy of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law. Our modern technological society is imposing …

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Remarks Upon Return From Europe

… for America. The European people know the United States is working hard for freedom, democracy, and peace, and believe me they appreciate our efforts, as we do theirs. I know you've …

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