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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 Japanese Newspaper Mainichi Shimbun

… optimistic about the Seoul Olympic games now? What would be your outlook for another emerging democracy in the Philippines? How would you feel about Prime Minister Takeshita visiting the … Philippines, President Aquino's government offers the best chance for establishing a stable democracy and a prosperous economy. President Aquino enjoys broad popular support, and Filipinos … to better East-West relations. We must support the Aquino government's efforts to promote democracy, stability, and economic reform in the Philippines . We must remain resolute in …

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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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Remarks to the Paasikivi Society and the League of Finnish-American Societies in Helsinki, Finland

… position of neutrality, he added that Finland is "tied to Western values of freedom, democracy, and human rights.'' And let me add here, that for America those ties are also the … Japan and Australia and many others, we have lived in this state of freedom, this house of democracy, since the end of the Second World War. The house of democracy is a house whose doors are open to all. Because of it, because of the liberty and …

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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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Remarks at a White House Reception for the Council of the Americas

… people there. And we will firmly resist efforts that are aimed at denying them the freedom and democracy to which they're entitled. Now, there is hope for the region, and we mustn't falter in … he was speaking about, but I had to wait and I asked the President of that country, the oldest democracy we have in the Americas, Costa Rica, what this was about. Well, he told me it was a …

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Toast at the State Dinner in Seoul, Republic of Korea

… rather than constrict that trade. Our political values also face unremitting challenges. Democracy and freedom of opinion are virtues the free world must cherish and defend. They …

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