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40-399-5730359-389-024-2025.pdf

… for aiding the contras. Other nations have the right to expect this from the world's greatest democracy. The American people, who correctly like to think of themselves as a law abiding … those who support an indefinite extension of military governments instead of a transition to democracy are plying into the hands of the communists." (El Universal, Venezuela) "Pinochet is …

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Remarks at the Annual Conference of the Council of the Americas

… Rafael Hernandez Colon, with us today, for the support that you've given to help us promote democracy and economic progress in the entire Caribbean region. Now, last week I met with … economic situation and making great progress in its efforts to develop the institutions of democracy. I couldn't help but remember how close the House vote was last year on the crucial …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by the Mexican Newspaper Notimex

… regime is out of step with the rest of Central America , which has moved decisively toward democracy in the last decade. Simply put, attention has focused on Nicaraguan compliance, because … not up to us; that's a decision the Nicaraguan people must be allowed to make for themselves. Democracy and development are at the heart of our policy there. The monopoly ambitions of the …

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Remarks at a Reception for the Heads of Delegations to the 39th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, New York

… of international affairs. We endeavor to further the prospects for peace, prosperity, and democracy -- goals reflecting the desire and interest of our people. I'll be stressing our …

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40-654-12019865-048-015-2022.pdf

… CALL FOR OUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION -- THE PHILIPPINES (WHERE PRESIDENT AQUINO IS BUILDING A NEW DEMOCRACY) AND AFGHANISTAN (WHICH IS BEGINNING RECONSTRUCTION). o WE ALSO HAVE A COMMON …

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Remarks to the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

… those who would still their voices by turning out to vote in great number. In the Far East , democracy has taken unprecedented strides in such countries as South Korea and the Philippines . … have been battling for the soul of their homeland continue to be the best hope for freedom and democracy in Nicaragua . I'm troubled by something else as well. The 1980's have been the glory … is the best example we have to show the less fortunate peoples of the world how freedom and democracy create friendship and comity between peoples and nations. But 40 years after the North …

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40-537-12013953-OA17743-007-2021.pdf

… and Pacific communities now a positive trend in the late 20th Century. - Recommitment to Democracy: the future lies with th o se nations espousing full political/economic self-expression … Emphases ASEAN contributes to regional stability and security. Indonesia on the path of democracy. U.S. offers a partnership of shared values. Primacy of economic and political freedom …

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40-219-6927378-023-014-2017.pdf

… Moscow. As they were being taken away, protestor Faina Semyonova .told a policeman, "Your 'democracy' is finished". He replied, "For you Jews, ·'democracy' never started." --Radio Moscow's external English service broadcasts anti-Israel …

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Remarks to Ethnic and Minority Administration Supporters on the Supreme Court Nomination of Douglas H

… the law -- no matter how high or fine their intentions -- to that extent, we cease to be a democracy governed by the people and become governed instead by the very few. This is not what the Founders like Madison intended. To keep faith with their noble experiment in democracy, to keep faith with the generations of Americans who for two centuries have labored and …

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Remarks at a Dinner Honoring Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina

… won't work. We can only keep our families safe and our country at peace when the enemies of democracy know America has the courage to stay strong. And Jesse Helms and I intend to make sure … no mistake: The United States must and will support our friends who are building and defending democracy in Central America. We will not permit dictators to ram communism down the throats of …

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