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Remarks at a White House Briefing for Members of the Council of the Americas

… two great winds are sweeping across Latin America: the wind of free enterprise and the wind of democracy. They are warm and nurturing winds that carry with them the gentle rains of hope for … of the next century in Latin America is to be as powerful and relentless as the Amazon, then democracy in that vast region must become as towering as the Andes. Just as the Amazon rises in … democracies. As the Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa said recently: ``For the first time democracy or incipient democratic forms of government are being established in the countries of …

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Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress on Central America

… has been increasing its defense of freedom in the Caribbean Basin. And I can tell you tonight, democracy is beginning to take root in El Salvador, which, until a short time ago, knew only dictatorship. The new government is now delivering on its promises of democracy, reforms, and free elections. It wasn't easy, and there was resistance to many of the … our new administration would be too late to prevent their victory. Well, they learned that democracy cannot be so easily defeated. President Carter did not hesitate. He authorized arms and …

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Statement on the Observance of Labor Day

… are countless, but with all their diversity they are one in commitment to the ideals of democracy and to the dream of a better life for themselves and for their children. In the pursuit …

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Excerpts From an Interview With International Newspaper Journalists

… the settlement that the peace plan was supposed to bring about, which had as one of its aims democracy in Nicaragua, well, I think then that we've got to restore the threat to the … what were the goals of the revolution, and they were provided in writing. And they were democracy and freedom for the people and all the things that the rest of us have and believe in. … by exile or execution or whatever. And they established their Communist government, not a democracy. And what this whole fight is about is to bring them back to the promises that were …

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Message on the Observance of Labor Day

… as individuals and as members of a team and promoting the ideals of free enterprise and democracy here and around the globe. America's workers continue to display the spirit, ingenuity, …

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Statement Reaffirming Support of Statehood for Puerto Rico January 12, 1982 (01/12/1982)

… role in the development of the Caribbean Basin Initiative, and its strong tradition of democracy provides leadership and stability in that region. In statehood, the language and …

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Statement on the 132nd Anniversary of the Birth of Jose Marti

… those celebrating this important and inspiring event. Throughout the struggle for freedom and democracy, men and women of extraordinary dedication have emerged to lead others in the pursuit …

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Tokyo Economic Summit Conference Statement: Looking Forward to a Better Future

… realization in freedom of human potential. Throughout the world we see the powerful appeal of democracy and growing recognition that personal initiative, individual creativity and social … their talents, beliefs, cultures and traditions. In such a world based upon peace, freedom and democracy, the ideals of social justice can be realized and employment opportunities can be …

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Remarks at a Celebration Sponsored by the Caribbean Basin Initiative Coalition

… deserve our cooperation. We share a commitment to freedom and independence. The idea of democracy is strong there. Over two-thirds of the countries in the area are democracies. In Central America democracy has made great strides and inspired enthusiasm, as was clear in the massive vote in El …

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Proclamation 5023 -- Lithuanian Independence Day, 1983

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

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