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

… the democratic groups that had supported them and fought with them in the revolution to bring democracy to Nicaragua and were, then, no longer a part of the government. But also the cutoff of … -- we are cooperating with the other Central American countries in the region to try and bring democracy and peace to Central America. Q. Yes. Mr. President, this morning your Assistant …

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Remarks at a White House Luncheon for the National Hispanic Leadership Conference

… course for the rest of Central America. The United States has a balanced policy -- supporting democracy, effective negotiations, economic aid, and security assistance. The focus of our commitment is countering aggression. We face one of the major challenges to democracy in our time. Debate on this issue has strayed too far from reality. If we mean to …

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Toasts at the State Dinner for British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

… what is right, Margaret Thatcher reminded us of the crucial role strong leadership plays in a democracy. When the Prime Minister applied her formidable talents to foreign policy, the results … 's boundaries, Britain and America are working together to advance an ideal, the return to democracy for many nations that have lost it. We're encouraging a democratic tide around the …

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Remarks at a Ceremony Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-day

… You all knew that some things are worth dying for. One's country is worth dying for, and democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever … Today, as 40 years ago, our armies are here for only one purpose -- to protect and defend democracy. The only territories we hold are memorials like this one and graveyards where our …

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