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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With the Student Body of Providence-St. Mel High School in Chicago, Illinois

… Q. Mr. President, my name is Matthew Hicks, and my question is if the United States is a democracy, why do we support and are allied to countries such as Argentina and South Africa which … behind the scenes try to persuade them that there is a better way to live. In other words, our democracy. Once to a political leader that you say out in the paper and make a big charge and … but it's kind of difficult. There are some political problems in our own country, in our democracy, because of things that you're doing that aren't democratic.'' But you say it to him …

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The President's News Conference

… vote. The question is that of assistance to the freedom fighters who are trying to bring democracy to Nicaragua , where a Communist regime, a client State of the Soviet Union , has taken over. The question before the Senate is: Will it vote for democracy in Central America and the security of our own borders, or will it vote to passively … writing to the Organization of American States what their goals were: a pluralistic society, a democracy, free speech, freedom of press, free labor unions, and all of this -- they pledged was …

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The President's News Conference

… Q. Do you think that if the Sandinista government remains in power in Nicaragua that democracy and freedom can survive in Central America? The President. Well, Lou, let me answer it … that then threw out part of its own revolutionary forces because they wanted legitimate democracy, and yet at the same time that it's complaining because those same forces -- those are …

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Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress on the State of the Union - February 1985

… have a military-industrial complex until a time of danger, and then it becomes the arsenal of democracy. Spending for defense is investing in things that are priceless -- peace and freedom. … freedom to worship, vote, and create wealth. Our mission is to nourish and defend freedom and democracy, and to communicate these ideals everywhere we can. America's economic success is …

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Remarks to Members of the National Fraternal Congress of America

… and I don't think you, intend to rest until Nicaragua at last experiences true freedom and democracy. Here at home a profound change has taken place in the mood and outlook of the country. …

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Remarks at a Senate Campaign Rally for Christopher S. Bond in Kansas City, Missouri

… out loudly and clearly for human liberty, and working around the world for freedom and democracy. You know, of all the things that go with this job of mine, I'm most proud of our young …

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Remarks at the 40th Anniversary Conference of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy

… all. Well, yes, our country has its shortcomings, but there's no moral equivalency between democracy and totalitarianism. There's no moral equivalency between turning the proud nations of …

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Remarks at a Republican Campaign Rally in Bowling Green, Ohio

… the United States once again what it should always be: the great moral and material arsenal of democracy, a light unto the nations and champion of freedom around the world. For 8 years, George …

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Remarks at a Republican Campaign Rally in Voorhees, New Jersey

… time of economic growth and unprecedented hope for America and the world. I believe we can see democracy come to every nation of Latin America . I believe we can continue the progress we've …

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Remarks in an Interview With Nicholas Ashford and Charles Douglas-Home of the Times of London, Together With Written Responses to Questions

… process, the United States continues to seek Nicaragua's implementation of its commitment to democracy made to the OAS. We also seek an end to Nicaragua's aggression against its neighbors. …

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