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Remarks to Administration Supporters at a White House Briefing on Arms Control, Central America, and the Supreme Court

… that happen. Now, if I may, I'd like to turn to another issue of vital importance: freedom and democracy in Central America . With our aid, the Nicaraguan freedom fighters have made impressive … fighters, there would be no Arias peace plan, there would be no negotiations and no hope for democracy in Nicaragua . An entrenched, hostile Communist regime in Nicaragua would be an …

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40-747-80694481-R07-001-2024.pdf

… we are working hard enough for elimination of death squads in El Salvador. I explained that democracy is expanding in our hemisphere, and that to nourish it we must both commit enough …

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40-635-55276543-R04-044-2023.pdf

… may lay quiet and deep, but that will rise to answer our call in every time of peril. Freedom, democracy and peace have enemies; they must also have steadfast friends. The United States gives …

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40-137-7065200-068-003-2016.pdf

… of territory. We are the most humanitarian of nations and the largest and longest surviving democracy. With these credentials we now assume a new and heavy burden: the worldwide defense of …

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Remarks at a Ceremony Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-day

… You all knew that some things are worth dying for. One's country is worth dying for, and democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever … Today, as 40 years ago, our armies are here for only one purpose -- to protect and defend democracy. The only territories we hold are memorials like this one and graveyards where our …

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Remarks at a White House Ceremony for Medical Students and United States Military Personnel From Grenada

… glad the United States came to Grenada. I think that tells a lot about the differences between democracy and totalitarianism. Now, I'm not going to take up all the time here. But it's good to … men, with their unspoken dedication to the United States and to our standards of freedom and democracy, have my great respect. My experience in Grenada, especially in the library medical …

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Remarks to the Reagan Administration Executive Forum

… Korean airliner and on so many other occasions, the way you've spoken out for human freedom, democracy, and civilized behavior has thrilled and inspired the world. And on behalf of all … Bipartisan Commission on Central America, we've worked to develop a new consensus to support democracy in that region. The peace process in Lebanon has been slow and painful. But there has …

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Toasts of the President and Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Philip George Seaga at a Working Dinner in Kingston, Jamaica

… Caribbean countries as part of his government's fight against communism and his support for democracy. Do you think this is a good, or bad thing?'' ``A good thing,'' 78 percent; ``bad … said that nation that I'm talking about -- has undertaken large-scale attempts to undermine democracy throughout the Americas, financed by its master across the sea. The turmoil in El … boxes so they could register their protest against Marxist tyranny. It was a triumph for democracy and a testimony to the courage of these brave men and women. You had observers there of …

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Remarks at a Republican Fundraising Dinner for Congressional Campaign Committees

… as they are. The central issue is about protecting human lives and preserving freedom and democracy, because they're the source of all our other blessings. I believe what occurred in the … weapons. We can only keep our families safe and our country at peace when the enemies of democracy know that America has the courage to stay strong. And we intend to see that they know …

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40-749-198135-001-003-2024.pdf

… ARE NOW ALL INCRE ASINGLY ENG AG ED IN SEEKING A PEACEFUL SOLUTION TO OUR CONFLICT. DEMOCRACY NEEDS ALL OUR SUST AINED EFFORTS . IT IS , THAN KS TO YOUR HELP , BEGINNING TO WORK IN EL SALVADOR. WE WILL USE THE TOOLS OF DEMOCRACY . TH AT I PROMISE BECAUSE THAT IS MY COMMITMENT. LET ME ASSURE YOU, MR. PRESIDENT, THAT …

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