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Remarks at a White House Briefing for the Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs

… Americans can agree on the fundamental objectives of our foreign policy. We want to promote democracy, because it is right, and because democratic governments are less likely to become … opportunity for their own people, helping them build their own institutions of pluralism and democracy, and helping them defend themselves against externally sponsored pressures and … as one of them said, `` We want what she wants for Nicaragua ,'' and that's what I want, too: democracy -- true, full, and real democracy. In the last few weeks, the Congress has been cutting …

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Remarks at a White House Ceremony Marking the Implementation of the Caribbean Basin Initiative

… Basin Economic Recovery Act. Ours is a collective partnership for peace, prosperity, and democracy in the Caribbean and in Central America -- a partnership that's born of our shared vision that democracy is a God-given birthright and that faith, freedom, and respect for the dignity of every … of our administration, we've never wavered in our long-term goal to foster true stability and democracy. And to do so, we must work together to help improve the underlying conditions for …

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Remarks of President Reagan and President Quett K.J. Masire of Botswana Following Their Meetings

… instructive to me. Mr. President, the United States and Botswana are tied by our dedication to democracy and respect for individual rights. These are the bonds that unite all good and decent … other American personnel to be very useful in our development effort. As you know, we are a democracy. Perhaps we are a little too democratic, because while here, you have only the … Party, back home, we have something like six parties. And we, much as people have said democracy cannot work in Africa, I think we should thank God that in Botswana so far it has …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for King Juan Carlos I of Spain

… and Queen Sophia to the United States. We welcome you as monarch of Spain and as a champion of democracy. Yesterday, we celebrated Columbus Day. Some 489 years ago, three ships sailing under … that one who traces his lineage to Ferdinand and Isabella now leads Spain into a new era of democracy and freedom. We applaud the sensible path toward political liberty that you've chosen … friendship. Mr. President, for the world and for my country, you embody the great American democracy which during its two centuries of existence, in times of peace as well as times of …

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Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on United States Policy in Central America

… violence and sabotage to vote for their next President. The courage and confidence in democracy that the Salvadoran people are demonstrating deserve our admiration and full support. … the world. Most importantly, it contains millions of people who want to be free and who crave democracy. The recent elections in El Salvador prove that. The real issues are whether we in the … in Central America. The question is: Will the United States support those countries that want democracy and are willing to fight for their own freedom?   … Statement by Principal Deputy Press …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by the Swedish Newspaper Svenska Dagbladet

… will be well served by a resolution of the conflict in Central America that brings genuine democracy, peace, and stability to the region. The test of any agreement lies in its … of the agreement are carried out in letter and spirit. Nicaraguan acceptance of full democracy -- including political pluralism; freedom of the press, religion, and assembly -- is an … means the withdrawal of the large number of Soviet and Cuban advisers in Nicaragua . Without democracy in Nicaragua , it will be difficult to bring peace and security to Central America . …

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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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Written Responses to Questions on Central America Submitted by Radio Marti

… are in Nicaragua to help them harvest their coffee crop? What we are doing is supporting democracy in Nicaragua and all the people who seek to build it. They're the real revolutionaries. … never shied away from negotiations as a solution, but we would want them to result in a real democracy in Nicaragua in which all sectors of the Nicaraguan society are really free to … history that a Communist regime, having consolidated totalitarian control, was replaced by a democracy. The world has now seen the proof -- the old idea that communism is irreversible is …

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Statement on the Failure of the Senate to Confirm the Supreme Court Nomination of Robert H. Bork

… restraint: that a judge is bound by the Constitution to interpret laws, not make them. In our democracy, it is the elected representatives of the people, not unelected judges, who make laws. …

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Statement About Extension of the Voting Rights Act

… an equal vote. The decision we are announcing today benefits all of our citizens by making our democracy stronger and more available to everyone. … Statement About Extension of the Voting …

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