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… the revolution of April 25th, 1974, Portugal has made great strides in building a vigorous democracy. Today, the fundamental institutions of a democratic country -- an open press, a free … and flourishing. We in the United States recognize, Mr. President, that the establishment of democracy in your country met sharp challenges. Portugal's success in surmounting those … crucial role during these past 9 years. You have stated that Portugal must have an open, clear democracy. And as President, you've labored tirelessly to give Portugal just that. Your efforts …
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… parliamentary elections will be held on November 6, thus completing the process of restoring democracy. I congratulate the Turkish people for this remarkable achievement and assure them of …
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… administration's policy that such requirements distort our efforts to improve human rights, democracy, and recovery in El Salvador. The key certification provisions of the present bill are … wishes to emphasize that the administration remains fully committed to the support of democracy, reform, and human rights in El Salvador. Those very concerns are a central component … strong and productive relationship can only be based on shared values in justice and democracy and on concerted and sustained efforts to achieve these goals. We know that President …
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… Nicaragua's threatened neighbors. It helps to demonstrate that it is indeed possible to forge democracy and stability in our hemisphere. Now the issue returns to the House, where I hope we …
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… Bolivia's alarming economic decline and the potential threat this represents to it~ fragile democracy. Your renewed efforts to mobilize international support for Bolivia, especially in the … ~\}1 .. -~ As you know, the United States Government has strongly supported Bolivian democracy since the restoratioP of civilian government more than two years ago. Fostering democracy throughout the hemisphere continues to be a principal objective of my administration. …
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… JR. KATHRYN CARIGLINO Y, SR. f The Board - --- • .. · t .. Syria' Threatens Le\> anon's Democracy By SENATOR JESSE HELMS (The follou:int l{Htth wcu deliUf!red by Senator JnM He/nu in … of a coherent and forceful American policy in support of President Amine Gi?mayel and Lebanese democracy. The United St.ates should sup. po~ through timely and effective action, the … of American preoccupation with gulf affairs in order to crush Lebanon 's constitutional democracy. In the wake of the assassination of Prime Minister Rash.id Karami on June 1, which …
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… he suggests a policy of impulsive overreaction. THEME III •. Defending and Promoting Democracy Throughout th~ world, brave and dedicated men and women are fighting to build and protect democracy in their own lands. We have been helping them, helping defend and promote democracy because they need our help, because it is morally right to lend it, and because it is …
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… to reduce the threats to peace and security, and to promote the continued development of democracy. This will be a journey for the cause of democracy and peace. The four countries I'm visiting have all had elections in the past year. … leaders maintain a dialog with one another and that our actions foster the ideals of democracy in a climate of peace. I've long held that one of the highest priorities of this …
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… urged Members of Congress to support it. I'm asking Congress to give this peace initiative and democracy a chance. I'm asking Congress to work with me to stem the flood of refugees, the threat … this small amount, $14 million, for the more than 15,000 Nicaraguans who are struggling for democracy. It is so little, yet such an important symbol of our resolve, a signal to all of … success depends on Congress' prompt release of aid for the Nicaraguan democratic resistance. Democracy and peace deserve a chance. The freedom-loving people of Nicaragua deserve a chance. To …
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… But competitive elections are, as Secretary Shultz has noted, "a practical yardstick of democracy. They are an inescapable test of public accountability." It is, therefore, U.S. policy … as different as Brazil and Uruguay, Guatemala and Grenada are now also moving toward greater democracy. The result is that more than 90% of the people of Latin America and the Caribbean are … be proud that we are cooperating with them. Freedom is not a zerosum game. Everyone wins when democracy is strengthened. THREATS TO DEMOCRACY Despite this extraordinary pattern of progress, …
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