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Remarks Announcing a Proposed Initiative for Central America

… Jackson called for the appointment of a bipartisan commission to chart a long-term course for democracy, economic improvement, and peace in Central America. And as Scoop Jackson so rightly … My appreciation for a tough job well done. Our proposed legislation, the Central America democracy, peace, and development initiative act, is based on the Commission's analysis and … the region. The plan responds to decades of inequity and indifference through its support of democracy, reform, and human freedom. It responds to the economic challenges of the region. The …

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White House Statement on the Presidential Determination on Assistance to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… in 1979 and continuing through the Guatemala accord of August 7, 1987 , of making promises of democracy and freedom that they do not keep. After the Central American Presidents summit meeting … arms continues unabated. The United States remains fully committed to the achievement of democracy in Nicaragua and security in all of Central America as the essential conditions for a …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Meeting Between President Reagan and President Oscar Arias Sanchez of Costa Rica

… the democratic aspects of the Arias plan. He said that the focus of the initiative on democracy in Nicaragua is the key to peace in Central America. The President said that the United …

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Remarks to Elected Officials During a White House Briefing on United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… for the only true revolutionary idea of the latter part of the 20th century, and that is democracy. As for the contra troops, well, the average age of the freedom fighters is about 20. … the ``Blame America Firsters.'' Now, it happens to be famously true that our feelings towards democracy are much like Churchill's when he pointed out that democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried …

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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Request for Aid for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… essential to enhance the national security of the United States by advancing the prospects for democracy in Nicaragua and security for all of Central America. Despite the combined diplomatic … and the United States to persuade the Sandinista regime in Nicaragua to move toward democracy and to cease its actions that threaten the security of the region, progress towards these goals is far from complete. The Sandinistas have repeatedly promised democracy to the people of Nicaragua, first before the Organization of American States in 1979 …

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Remarks Following Discussions With Prime Minister Mario Soares in Lisbon, Portugal

… fondly recall my previous meetings with him and remember so well his central role in bringing democracy to Portugal and in promoting freedom throughout the world. This morning we had a … Professor Mota Pinto. He was a man dedicated to the ideals of individual freedom and political democracy, and he was a champion of the Atlantic alliance. I agree with the Prime Minister that …

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Radio Address to the Nation on Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… stories of this decade, a story that goes too often unremarked , involves the movement toward democracy in this, our own Western Hemisphere. Less than 50 percent of the people of Latin … of the peace plan, permitting Nicaragua at least to inch toward the conditions of genuine democracy. The United States has made every effort to promote a negotiated solution. Since 1981 … not be required. However, if the Sandinistas fail to move forward on the path of peace and democracy, then I will certify to Congress that these supplies must be released. I will make that …

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Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on President Reagan's Meeting With President Jose Napoleon Duarte of El Salvador

… pending FY 84 supplemental funds and complete congressional action on the Central American Democracy, Peace, and Development Initiative. We have nothing to add to what he said. As you … in economic assistance and $117 million in military assistance) and the Central America Democracy, Peace, and Development Initiative plan request for all of Central America, which …

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Remarks to the People of Colombia Prior to the President's Visit

… issue, but this is natural. Diversity is one of the great strengths of democratic societies. Democracy only requires that we work together to understand each other, that we listen to each … of new wealth. We in the United States respect and admire Colombia's strong commitment to democracy. Equally important, we respect Colombia's firm commitment to the rule of law as the …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by La Vanguardia of Spain

… being given to terrorist groups and movements by certain nations is a serious threat to democracy. NATO Foreign Ministers, in their December communique, expressed determination to … . Well, if you mean military intervention, certainly not. But we will do all we can to support democracy in the region. For the United States, genuine democracy is the best defense the Western Hemisphere can have against the threat of Communist …

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