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Remarks at a Fundraising Dinner for Howard University

… is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this is no democracy. In the years that followed, Howard has fulfilled its mission -- sending its trained …

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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony of the Congressional Gold Medal Honoring Hubert H. Humphrey

… his greatest contribution to his country was his life, a life that affirmed the vitality of democracy, affirmed the fact that the democratic process is alive and full of movement and action … an optimist with joy, without apology about this country and about the American experiment in democracy.'' Note: The President spoke at 10:46 a.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House.   … …

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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Presidential Scholars Awards

… the commitment of your communities and your country to excellence in education. For a democracy to function, its people must understand not only reading, writing, and arithmetic but … the golden door of opportunity and, just as important, it's been the faithful guardian of our democracy. It's preserved the conscience and the character of our nation. We know that knowledge …

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Remarks of President Reagan and President Felipe Gonzalez Marquez of Spain Following Their Meetings

… most fundamental resource is the strength of democratic institutions. The consolidation of democracy in Spain is a ringing affirmation of the vitality of Western institutions and the …

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Remarks at the Opening of the Michael Evans Portrait Exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery of Art

… these portraits say something fundamental about the greatness or openness of American democracy, for they show men and women of all backgrounds and walks of life. And although these …

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Radio Address to the Nation on United States Foreign Policy

… in El Salvador probably couldn't have been held if we'd followed any other approach. And for democracy to have a chance in the future, the Congress must pass the plan we've proposed, which …

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Radio Address to the Nation on the Federal Budget

… like enemies and concentrate our attention and anger on the true enemies of freedom and democracy in the world. For the past 2 weeks, the House and Senate have been meeting in a …

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Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade

… by an act of Congress. American working men and women have much of which to be proud. Our democracy is based on their good sense and commitment to liberty. It was the hard work and skill …

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Remarks on Signing the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988

… that Canada and the United States are two distinct variations of a common theme of freedom, democracy, and human rights. As leaders of the free world, Canada and the United States are …

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Message to the Congress on America's Agenda for the Future

… the Family of Free Nations In the area of foreign affairs, America will continue to encourage democracy, freedom, and respect for human rights around the world. We will be a strong and … only by a difference in our ``systems.'' The United States is a free and open society, a democracy in which a free press and free speech flourish. The people of the Soviet Union live in … and its opponents -- and lend our support to those who are building the infrastructure of democracy. Failure to sustain other democracies will be very costly in the long run, both …

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