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Radio Address to the Nation on the Observance of Independence Day

… intrusted to the hands of the American people.'' Now, you may not think of yourself or our democracy as an experiment, but look around. All over the world, millions and millions of people … law under God are realities. Yes, these people see America as the experiment that works. And democracy works because of the physical and moral courage of individuals -- some famous, others … and vibrant. Of course, we're accustomed to thinking of courage during a time of war, but democracy requires political courage as well. In 1954, when he was convalescing from a painful …

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Remarks at a White House Reception for Private Sector Supporters of United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… in a noble cause. Unfortunately for America, that cause, the cause of freedom and hope and democracy, suffered a temporary setback yesterday in the House of Representatives. I underline … United States of America won't lift a finger for freedom, that we care less about defending democracy than the Soviet Union cares about destroying it. We'll be giving a green light to … The future of Central America is not with communism; the future of Central America is with democracy and all those who are fighting for freedom. You are the future of Central America. …

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Radio Address to the Nation on the Situation in Central America

… security. I'm talking about the Soviet-Cuban-Nicaraguan plan to destroy the fragile flower of democracy and force communism on our small Central American neighbors -- a plan that could, for … of the regime's true intent. On March 1st, exiled Nicaraguan leaders, representing a broad pro-democracy movement, met in San Jose, Costa Rica, and made this offer: The freedom fighters in … to a cease-fire if the Communist regime will negotiate, permit free elections and genuine democracy. The answer came back quick, loud, and clear: Forget it. U.S. support for the freedom …

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Announcement of Donald R. Fortier as Principal Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs

… as the executive administrator of the university's symposium on ``The Role of the Expert in a Democracy.'' Mr. Fortier is married, has one child, and resides in Bethesda, MD. He was born …

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Statement on the 30th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution

… of 1968, and Poland's Solidarity trade union movement, the signers pledged to continue to seek democracy, independence, pluralism based on the principle of self-government, and peaceful …

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Statement on the Assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India

… Minister's family as they mourn Mrs. Gandhi's death. As Prime Minister of the world's largest democracy and Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement, Mrs. Gandhi was a source of global …

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Letter to the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives on the Continuing Appropriations Resolution

… at this critical time would undercut the peace process and undermine our commitment to democracy in Central America . I trust that we can continue our bipartisan effort and work toward …

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Statement on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the Morocco-United States Treaty of Peace and Friendship

… Our governments and peoples are deeply committed to world peace and the principles of democracy, liberty, and justice. The United States has long supported the moderate and …

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Remarks in an Interview Together With Written Responses to Questions Submitted by Le Point of France, June 23, 1986 (06/23/1986)

… countrymen, Alexis de Tocqueville, visited our young Republic in its infancy and observed our democracy. He was a truly insightful observer of America's destiny. De Tocqueville said that … side in defense of freedom, and we continue to stand together to uphold the common values of democracy and liberty, which we hold dear. During times of troubles we have stood together. You … the people in that country. We want a transition in South Africa that will bring a nonracial democracy in which human rights and free enterprise prosper. I believe that this is in the best …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President J.R. Jayewardene of Sri Lanka

… are on opposite sides of the globe, we share a common bond in the great institution of democracy. Sri Lanka, Mr. President, has a remarkable record among nations which won their … and ethnic groups, we Americans know from experience that there is room for all in a democracy. Dividing your country into separate nations, as some would have you do, is not the … also, Mr. President, just quoted. I pleaded that we should restore to Japan the freedoms of democracy. Those were the ideals which inspired us then and inspire us now. Our history and …

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