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… nominee of the Democratic Party and his running mate could have asked the Speaker to give democracy a chance -- could have, but didn't. They, too, said no. All this has gotten me to … One thing is sure: Harry Truman wasn't afraid of the American people. He wasn't afraid of democracy, of putting issues to the test of a vote. Were he with us now, I think he would relish …
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… it received in the past damaged its image. The permanent position of Costa Rica in favor of democracy and against all despotism of any ideological side gives an extraordinary moral force to … an army. We believe we deserve more, and more permanent support on behalf of the American democracy. True, the relationship with our country has been respectful without the incidents and …
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… country to be secure, which is why we've been so concerned about events in Central America . Democracy has been progressing in that region, but one area where totalitarianism has a foothold … for freedom in Nicaragua at the mercy of the Communist regime and expect the process toward democracy to move ahead. And already we can see warning signs. In just 2 short weeks, the …
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… August in La Paz when you, Mr. President, said, ``Nationalism, cultural identity, freedom, democracy, economic development with social justice, an independent foreign policy, and defense … their political and social systems in the aspiration to live in freedom, to permanently build democracy, and to seek the equality of opportunity for all. Both nations postulate respect for … prosperity of the American people, and to those values which we cherish, which are freedom, democracy, and justice. Note: President Reagan spoke at 10 p.m. in the State Dining Room at the …
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… to applaud another decision of courage and vision, the decision to chart for Spain a course to democracy. The Spanish Crown played a significant role in this historic turning point as well. … is peace, progress, and freedom. Today Spain is moving forward in a voyage of freedom and democracy, every bit as courageous as that of Columbus. Spain can be confident of the outcome … you to join me in a toast to His Majesty the King and to the people of Spain, all champions of democracy. Note: The President spoke at 10:48 p.m. at the Royal Palace in response to a toast by …
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… of the progress we have made. Our domestic policies are based on a free market economy and democracy for most personal inititative and the creation of new businesses. Our growth rate has … our two countries, because, like you, we hold particularly dear ideals of peace, liberty, democracy, progress, and moral values, as well as social justice. Like you, we, too, condemn …
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… at hand -- to move forward with America . Now, I think a first order of business is peace and democracy in Central America . And last week I joined with bipartisan leaders in Congress in … to democratic reforms by the Sandinista Communist government in Nicaragua . Peace and democracy -- the two are inseparable. And if any one of you think maybe I'm going too far in … my desk drawer in Washington -- they carry the picture of Nikolai Lenin. The aspirations for democracy, promised by the Sandinistas in 1979 -- the commitment to free speech, free press, …
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… for the solution of international conflicts, for the promotion of national independence, democracy, and economic and social development -- in short, whether the United Nations can renew …
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… think they're likely to do that? Are they going to give up what they've got because you want democracy in Central America, sir? The President . Bill [Bill Plante, CBS News], we're on a …
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… of our veterans to an America that today is an example to all nations of freedom, liberty, and democracy. On this day, let us give special consideration to those who have died in our Nation's …
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