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Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… asked to address the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 24, on the cause of freedom and democracy in Central America. In the President's view, the way the United States responds to this … will support people who seek their basic freedom. Our response involves not only the future of democracy in our hemisphere, but it also embodies the basic political ideals of the American …

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Remarks on Administration Goals to Senior Presidential Appointees

… nuclear arsenals. And then in Nicaragua there is the urgent and crucial matter of establishing democracy. In recent weeks the issue in Central America seems at times to have become confused: … Hill for this or that? But the real issue has never changed. The real issue is peace and democracy in Central America and the national security of the United States . As President Arias … Rica has said, there will never be peace in Central America until Nicaragua achieves ``true democracy.'' If the other side wants peace, there's no reason for delay; let them democratize …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by Business Day and the Manila Chronicle of the Philippines

… to a popular new government were a tribute to the deeply felt Filipino commitment to democracy. The United States moved swiftly to recognize the new democratic government of … United States and the Philippines share the same interest in the preservation of freedom and democracy in the Pacific region. For this reason, I am confident that we will continue to enjoy a … want in the Philippines . Given the Philippine people's deep and demonstrated commitment to democracy, I find it unlikely they would accept a government which included individuals whose …

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Letter to President Jose Napoleon Duarte of El Salvador on the Investigation of the Murder of United States Citizens in San Salvador

… and the United States, I personally thank all involved. Terrorism is the antithesis of democracy. By brutal acts against innocent persons, terrorists seek to exaggerate their strength … the populace, and pressure national leaders to accede to demands conceived in violence. Where democracy seeks to consult the common man on the governance of his nation, terrorism makes war on …

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Announcement of the United States Delegation of Observers for Elections in El Salvador

… this round of elections represents yet another example of the development and consolidation of democracy in Central America . The delegation of U.S. observers will be cochaired by Senator … of elections from 1982 on, repudiating the Communist FMLN and affirming their commitment to democracy. The President strongly supports the people of El Salvador and their democratic …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Imprisonment of Nelson Mandela in South Africa

… broad-based negotiations for the abolition of apartheid and the establishment of a nonracial democracy in South Africa. … Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Julio Maria Sanguinetti of Uruguay

… the time of their nation's birth. Today the people of Uruguay are reaffirming their faith in democracy. And all those who love liberty applaud this giant step forward. President Sanguinetti, … of Uruguay are building. In recent years, we have witnessed an unprecedented expansion of democracy in the Americas. Just a decade ago, only one-third of the people in this hemisphere lived in democracy. Today 90 percent of the people live in countries that are democratic or in transition …

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Remarks to an Outreach Working Group on United States Policy in Central America

… telling you what has happened to them, to their country, and to their hopes for freedom, democracy, and peace. Tomorrow will be an especially poignant anniversary for our democratic … friends. They'll recall the joy that they felt 5 years ago. A dictatorship was defeated, and a democracy was promised for their future by the Sandinistas, who had led the revolution. But the … freedom of worship. And they can agree to abide by the most basic and honorable principle of a democracy: that government must derive its legitimacy from the consent of the governed. All of us …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by EFE of Spain

… of Nicaragua. For our part, the United States will continue to work for peace, freedom, and democracy in Nicaragua and throughout Central America. We've seen great progress in El Salvador … few years. There is no reason for the countries of the region to have their progress toward democracy subverted by the Sandinistas. We believe a peaceful solution through the Contadora … of the freedom they seek. Latin America Q. Given the renewed American emphasis on promoting democracy and stability in Latin America, what concrete steps are you prepared to take to foster …

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Remarks of President Reagan and President Roberto Suazo Cordova of Honduras Following Their Meeting

… friend and partner of the United States. President Suazo's leadership has returned Honduras to democracy. And his government has embarked on a prompt and courageous effort to return the … can defend themselves from aggression. President Suazo has been a strong voice for peace and democracy in Central America. He has put forward a plan to reduce tensions between states by … invitation to visit here. And I want to say to the people of the United States of this great democracy of the north that we admire and we have great affection for the two centuries in which …

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