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Proclamation 5082 -- 200th Anniversary of the Signing of the Treaty of Paris

… pursue peaceful relations and our desire to befriend those others who share our commitment to democracy and liberty. In tribute to the remarkable accomplishments of the Treaty of Paris, the …

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Proclamation 5589 -- Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 1986

… not toward repression, as country after country has brought into being the institutions of democracy. The defense of human rights is a humanitarian concern, and a practical one as well. …

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Remarks on Signing the 1987 National Day of Prayer Proclamation

… fabric of our history, that indeed spiritual values are essential to the successful life of a democracy. It was George Washington himself who said: ``Of all the dispositions and habits which …

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Venice Economic Summit Conference Statement on East-West Relations

… and strengthening peace. 2. We recognize with pride that our shared values of freedom, democracy and respect for human rights are the source of the dynamism and prosperity of our …

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Proclamation 4942 -- United States-Korea Centennial

… our friends in Korea. In so doing we reaffirm our dedication to the principles of freedom and democracy as the basis of our continued strength and friendship. It is fitting then, that we now …

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Remarks at a White House Ceremony Marking the First Anniversary of the Grenada Rescue Mission

… left the island so the Grenadian people could start a new life and give peace, freedom, and democracy, and self-determination a chance. But today over 100,000 Soviet troops are still … Soviet invasion of Afghanistan -- a brutal and bloody conquest that aims to destroy freedom, democracy, and self-determination. It's the difference between totalitarianism and democracy, between tyranny and freedom. And it gives all of us hope for the future to know that …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by the Soviet Newspaper Izvestiya

… Western World, and increasingly the outside world, has a well-developed and tested concept of democracy. Democracy means the rule of law, a system of checks and balances that limits the power of the … to freedom of speech, conscience, press, assembly, and worship. Americans fiercely defend our democracy, and we sincerely believe every person on Earth is entitled to liberty and human and …

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Message to the Congress on Freedom, Regional Security, and Global Peace

… by pursuit of four fundamental goals: We have sought to defend and advance the cause of democracy, freedom, and human rights throughout the world. We have sought to promote prosperity … the Soviet bloc; and the effort to use Communist Nicaragua as a base from which to extinguish democracy in El Salvador and beyond. These are not isolated events. They make up the disturbing … the globe. Here in the Western Hemisphere, the 1980's have been a decade of transition to democracy. Today, over 90 percent of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean live under …

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Letter Accepting the Resignation of William French Smith as Attorney General of the United States

… Dear Mr. President: Surely public service is the greatest confidence that can be bestowed in a democracy. For me -- building upon so many years of close friendship and personal association -- …

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Remarks Following Discussions With King Hussein I of Jordan

… and success. And may the Almighty God bless you and grant you strength to lead this bastion of democracy to ever greater heights. Thank you, sir. Note: The President spoke at 10:52 a.m. at the …

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