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Remarks to Citizens in St. George's, Grenada

… with these Caribbean leaders. We stand before you as friends who share a fundamental belief in democracy. Our commitment to humane and representative government is stronger than any tyrant's … Your Prime Minister and these other elected leaders are testimony that the spirit of democracy is assuming its rightful role as the great unifier of the people. Democracy is based on respect for the rights and dignity of every person, whatever his or her …

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Toasts at the State Dinner for President Jose Napoleon Duarte Fuentes of El Salvador

… fought the brutality and repression of left and right, has come to symbolize the struggle for democracy in this hemisphere. I have little doubt that our forefathers, who sacrificed so much to … so that other countries can also have what you have dear in this country, which is freedom and democracy. Let me be simple and ask you to just raise your head and give a prayer for my people …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by El Pais of Spain

… regional peace and stability. One of the most important contributions Spain makes in fostering democracy is the example it has set over the past decade. Let me note, by the way, that when I took office 4 years ago only one of the five countries in Central America was a democracy. Now there are three democracies and one country well on the way back to democratic …

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Proclamation 5508 -- Minority Enterprise Development Week, 1986

… of our free market economy makes it unique among the countries of the world. The spirit of our democracy affirms that unhindered opportunity for all Americans is essential to our economic …

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Remarks to Reporters Announcing the Central American Peace Initiative

… this administration has always supported regional diplomatic initiatives aimed at peace and democracy. The aspirations of our Central American neighbors, the democratic resistance in …

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Proclamation 4882 -- National Family Week

… of America A Proclamation The family is the basic unit of our society, the heart of our free democracy. It provides love, acceptance, guidance, support, and instruction to the individual. …

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Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on the Visit of President Salvador Jorge Blanco of the Dominican Republic

… that the Dominican Republic is an outstanding example of a people and leadership committed to democracy and to seeking solutions to social and economic problems through democratic means. …

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Statement on the 40th Anniversary of the Yalta Conference

… Those who claim the issue is boundaries or territory are hoping that the real issues -- democracy and independence -- will somehow go away. They will not. There is one boundary which …

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Letter to Congressional Leaders on United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… further delay in order to sustain those in Central America who have committed themselves to democracy and freedom. Sincerely, /s/Ronald Reagan Note: Identical letters were sent to Thomas P. …

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Proclamation 5674 -- United States-Canada Days of Peace and Friendship, 1987

… share not only the world's longest undefended border but also common ideals such as freedom, democracy, human rights, justice, and an ardent desire for a peaceful world. Other factors bind …

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