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Message to the Congress on Economic Assistance for Central America

… for United States efforts to promote economic and political development, peace, stability, and democracy in Central America and to encourage a negotiated resolution of the conflict in the … create discontent, which is often exploited by communist guerrillas in their war against democracy. The focus of United States policy in Central America goes beyond the military aspects … American democracies: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Progress Toward Democracy Democracy is making great strides in these four countries. Their progress in building …

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Statement on Elections in Grenada

… an achievement of historic importance, the first occasion in which a nation has returned to democracy after being freed from Marxist-Leninist rule. The United States is proud to have played a part in the return of democracy to Grenada. On October 25, 1983, at the request of the Governor of Grenada and of the …

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Remarks to Representatives of the Organization of American States

… I have said on those occasions: Those days are over they're gone forever. The dominance of democracy in Latin America has fundamentally altered the hemisphere. The precedent we must look … for Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown; or the story of General Artigas , supported by our new democracy in his independent battle against colonial Portugal. These men shared a single faith -- … . I've spoken at length of the Sandinistas and their failure to live up to the promises of democracy and human rights they made to the OAS in 1979. There's no need to repeat that record of …

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Radio Address to the Nation on Recommendations of the National Bipartisan Commission on Central America

… Congress and asked for bipartisan cooperation on behalf of our policies to protect liberty and democracy in Central America. Shortly after that speech, the late Senator Henry Jackson encouraged the appointment of a blue-ribbon commission to chart a course for democracy, economic improvement, and peace in Central America. I appointed 12 distinguished … weakened. The members also agreed that Nicaragua's regime has violated its promise to restore democracy. And they warned that Nicaragua's export of subversion could undermine the stability of …

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Statement on House of Representatives Approval of United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… of both parties stand united in resisting totalitarian expansionism and promoting the cause of democracy. As we approach the celebration of our own Independence Day, we can be proud that we as … cause is our cause. With our help, the people of Nicaragua will win their struggle to bring democracy to their land, remove the threat to neighboring countries and to our own security, and …

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Statement on the Election of Jose Napoleon Duarte as President of El Salvador

… history. The voters have chosen as President a man who had dedicated his life to achieving democracy and reform for his homeland. We congratulate President-elect Duarte on his victory and pledge that we will do all in our power to strengthen the ties of freedom and democracy that unite us. Mr. Duarte carried with him a clear mandate from the people of El Salvador, over 80 percent of whom voted on May 6, that democracy and the vote should determine their future. The United States bipartisan observer …

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Remarks to Civic Leaders at a White House Briefing on Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… irrevocable. And if that happens, it's my great fear that we will have abandoned all hope for democracy in Nicaragua and peace in Central America . Last weekend the leaders of the five … The Sandinistas are the biggest obstacle to fulfillment of the plan and to peace and democracy in that region. While the four Central American democracies are in substantial … on the Sandinistas so that they can't reverse course, so they keep walking down that road to democracy. Because each step they have taken, each reluctant reform, is still easily undone. …

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Statement on Economic Sanctions Against Panama

… with respect to the situation in Panama is clear: We strongly favor a rapid restoration of democracy and the resumption by the Panamanian Defense Forces of a role consistent with constitutional democracy. In the present circumstances, I believe that General Noriega would best serve his … very substantially to reducing political tensions and set the stage for a prompt transition to democracy in Panama . Until such a time as democratic government is restored in Panama , the …

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Joint Communique Following Discussions With President-elect Jose Napoleon Duarte of El Salvador

… Salvadorans of widely differing political views have joined together in a process of building democracy which has moved successfully through the stages of elections for a constituent assembly … share with other countries of the Americas a fundamental interest in the strengthening of democracy and the firm rejection in this hemisphere of any form of totalitarianism or outside interference in the affairs of sovereign nations. Democracy enhances their individual and collective security. Democratic neighbors are peaceful …

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Statement on Senate Approval of United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance and for Economic Development in Central America

… America 08/13/1986 … August 13, 1986 Today the Senate made an historic vote in favor of democracy. The Senate has given bipartisan approval to $100 million for the freedom fighters in … supports the goals recommended by the National Bipartisan Commission on Central America : democracy, economic well-being, defense against Communist aggression, and pursuit of verifiable …

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