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Remarks at a Reagan-Bush Rally in Medford, Oregon

… But we know that the Sandinistas immediately began to persecute the genuine believers in democracy and to export terror. They went on to slaughter the Miskito Indians, abuse and deport … and move to kill free speech. So, why isn't my opponent speaking out now about those winds of democracy? More recently, he failed to repudiate the Reverend Jesse Jackson, when he went to …

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Toasts of President Reagan and President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of Egypt at the State Dinner

… inauguration speech when he stated, ``Freedom means a commitment for freedom to others, and democracy means respect for the legislature and the laws.'' Well, these words reflect a world …

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Remarks Upon Returning From China

… met -- by their curiosity about us. Many of the Chinese people still don't understand how our democracy works or what impels us as a people. So, I did something unusual. I tried to explain …

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Remarks at the Annual Senate-House Fundraising Dinner

… path of cooperation. In Central America, our administration has firmly supported the forces of democracy and economic progress. Three out of four American dollars -- or of dollars of American … And while I'm on this subject, I want to ask those who seem ready to desert the forces of democracy in Central America, name one totalitarian country where the people can practice the …

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Remarks to American and Brazilian Businessmen in Sao Paulo, Brazil

… citizens of this New World. Like you, they yearn deeply for peace, share your love for democracy and your commitment to build a future of progress and opportunity. On their behalf, to … of greatness, capable of self-government. This is the soul of our revolution, the soul of democracy and freedom. It's the New World's gift to the Old. Only when people are free to …

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Remarks to the International Forum of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States

… in Latin America where, in recent years, we've witnessed one of the greatest expansions of democracy in history. Today 90 percent of the population of this hemisphere lives in democratic countries or countries in transition to democracy. In Europe the new, vigorous democracies in Spain and Portugal and the revitalized … that all our peoples can be proud that we're using our power for benevolent ends: to secure democracy, to foster economic progress, and to maintain peace in a dangerous world. Japan's is a …

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Toasts at the Luncheon Honoring Prime Minister Edward Philip George Seaga of Jamaica

… them is testimony to the power of one man's dedication of the affirmation of free people, a democracy, and free enterprise. I pledge to you the good will, the cooperation, and the moral and …

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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters on Foreign and Domestic Issues

… before the British Parliament a couple of years ago, and that is the idea of trying to help democracy by strengthening those organizations within a country that lead toward democracy, such as free labor unions, and so forth. And we have helped finance those. Now, it's …

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Remarks at a Fundraising Luncheon for Senator Don Nickles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

… and we should be darn proud of it. Just south of our border we face a major challenge to democracy and our own security from Soviet-sponsored subversion and aggression. I'm happy to … who were opposed to that totalitarian government. Those who put their lives on the line for democracy look to us as their last, best hope. We failed them once; we dare not fail them again. …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Joao Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo of Brazil

… bring bitter fruits and are uncontestable demonstrations of fidelity to the true ideal of democracy. This and other statements you've made speak well of your ideals and those of your …

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