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Remarks to the National Conference of State Legislators

… long been based on a simple principle: diplomacy and pressure in support of freedom and democracy must go hand-in-hand. We've seen the success of this two-track approach elsewhere in … early to tell if Daniel Ortega's promises will be matched by true efforts to permit genuine democracy. What is unmistakable is this: Democracy has a chance in Nicaragua because of one factor alone -- the pressure placed on the …

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Statement on the Presidential Election in the Philippines

… place in the Philippines on February 7. This election is of great importance to the future of democracy in the Philippines, a major friend and ally of the United States in the Pacific. It …

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Proclamation 5899 -- National Farm-City Week, 1988

… United States of America A Proclamation Communication systems are the essential circuitry of democracy, the lifelines of information and ideas that provide the motive power for economic …

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Proclamation 4931 -- Law Day U.S.A., 1982

… America A Proclamation The United States serves the world as a model of representative democracy, individual freedom and equal justice for all. These three goals of our Nation, …

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Remarks to Marine Corps Basic Training Graduates in Parris Island, South Carolina

… -- the duties and responsibilities of citizenship and preserving and defending democracy. Good citizenship is vitally important if democracy is to survive and flourish. It means keeping abreast of the important issues of the day … to fight for your country, for right, and for freedom. Good citizenship and defending democracy means living up to the ideals and values that make this country great. Today the world …

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Remarks to Members of the American Legion Auxiliary's Girls Nation, July 18, 1986 (07/18/1986)

… twofold. I'm confident you'll achieve both of them. The first is expanding the boundaries of democracy and freedom by curbing, in the face of totalitarian expansion, that urge on the part of … better than the people that don't vote at all.'' He made a lot of sense in his way. Furthering democracy really is at the heart of what America's all about -- the conviction that we as a … America against anyplace, it is still the heaven of the world, by far.'' So, in practicing democracy, please always bear in mind the blessing that is America; just as, I assure you, those …

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Proclamation 5012 -- Public Employees' Appreciation Day, 1983

… to play an essential role in ensuring the stability of the world's largest and most successful democracy. Our ability to function effectively in times of trial and upheaval and to prosper when …

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Proclamation 5148 -- Centennial of the Birth of Harry S Truman

… and activities in remembrance of his many accomplishments and dedication to freedom and democracy. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 25th day of January, in the year …

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Proclamation 5302 -- Lithuanian Independence Day, 1985

… 1918, to assert their country's independence and commitment to a government based on justice, democracy, and the rights of individuals. Twenty-two years later, Soviet tyranny imposed itself …

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Address to the Citizens of Western Europe

… liberty of the individual, in the importance of the family, in a just and loving God, and in democracy. The Atlantic community is not limited to a military alliance. It is composed instead of nations committed to democracy and free enterprise. Nor is it limited any longer to the West, for the community of … hospitals. Freedom of movement is still restricted. All of us who are united by our belief in democracy will continue to press the Soviet Union to improve its practices in these vital areas, …

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