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Remarks at the Swearing-In Ceremony for Frank C. Carlucci as Secretary of Defense

… years back, when all the experts were telling him differently, Frank persevered in supporting democracy in Portugal . And due in no small part to this personal commitment, today that nation …

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Address at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station on the U.S. Casualties in Lebanon and Grenada

… from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. We joined in an effort to restore order and democracy to that strife-torn island. Only days before our actions, Prime Minister Maurice Bishop …

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Remarks at a Luncheon With Community Leaders in Fairbanks, Alaska

… live at peace in the world together. If they prefer socialism or communism and we prefer the democracy that we have -- we may know that ours is best, but -- [laughter] -- we won't say that … have, from the bargaining table. In Central America, our friends are not only struggling for democracy; they're battling for their lives against a Soviet-sponsored Nicaraguan power play. Our …

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Remarks on Awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Late Senator Henry M. Jackson of Washington

… And from then until the day he died, he rejected isolationism as an acceptable way for a great democracy to comport itself in the world. This view sprang from the heart of the F.D.R. tradition … that America could not and must not attempt to float along alone, a blissful island of democracy in a sea of totalitarianism. Scoop Jackson was convinced that there's no place for …

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Remarks to Administration Supporters at a White House Briefing on Arms Control, Central America, and the Supreme Court

… that happen. Now, if I may, I'd like to turn to another issue of vital importance: freedom and democracy in Central America . With our aid, the Nicaraguan freedom fighters have made impressive … fighters, there would be no Arias peace plan, there would be no negotiations and no hope for democracy in Nicaragua . An entrenched, hostile Communist regime in Nicaragua would be an …

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Remarks to Reporters Announcing New United States Initiatives in the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks

… they said wait. Apparently they believe that time is on their side, that they can exploit one democracy against another, and that their uncompromising attitude and delay will ultimately win …

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Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone of Japan at a Luncheon in Tokyo

… rights, so we enshrine these rights in law. As the American educator Robert Hutchins wrote, ``Democracy is the only form of government that is founded on the dignity of man -- not the dignity …

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Toast at the State Dinner for Prime Minister Poul Schluter of Denmark

… [Laughter] I think the national debate over tax reform reflects the strength and soul of our democracy. The outcome is still in doubt. Every citizen is free to participate in the …

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Proclamations, February 24, 1986 (02/24/1986)

… strong belief in freedom of speech, and the importance of a free press to the governance of a democracy. He also was a strong believer in unhindered access to the political process for all …

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Remarks Following Meetings With Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir of Israel

… in the Soviet Union. Their happiness at coming home to Israel and experiencing freedom and democracy is their and our tribute to you. Mr. President, this year, 1987, records two events of …

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