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… Q. Mr. President, my name is Matthew Hicks, and my question is if the United States is a democracy, why do we support and are allied to countries such as Argentina and South Africa which … behind the scenes try to persuade them that there is a better way to live. In other words, our democracy. Once to a political leader that you say out in the paper and make a big charge and … but it's kind of difficult. There are some political problems in our own country, in our democracy, because of things that you're doing that aren't democratic.'' But you say it to him …
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… vote. The question is that of assistance to the freedom fighters who are trying to bring democracy to Nicaragua , where a Communist regime, a client State of the Soviet Union , has taken over. The question before the Senate is: Will it vote for democracy in Central America and the security of our own borders, or will it vote to passively … writing to the Organization of American States what their goals were: a pluralistic society, a democracy, free speech, freedom of press, free labor unions, and all of this -- they pledged was …
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… resources to promote economic development and social progress. The growing success of democracy in El Salvador is the best proof that the key to peace lies in a political solution. Free elections brought into office a government dedicated to democracy, reform, economic progress, and regional peace. Regrettably, there are forces in the … and to carry out the promises it made to the Organization of American States to establish democracy at home. The Middle East has known more than its share of tragedy and conflict for …
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… temptation and are now rebuilding their country's prosperity with the tools of freedom and democracy. Today, our nation is confronted with a challenge of supreme importance. A faraway … in the form of economic aid. From the early days of this administration, we've been promoting democracy, dialog, and economic progress in Central America and the Caribbean. When I got to …
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… have a military-industrial complex until a time of danger, and then it becomes the arsenal of democracy. Spending for defense is investing in things that are priceless -- peace and freedom. … freedom to worship, vote, and create wealth. Our mission is to nourish and defend freedom and democracy, and to communicate these ideals everywhere we can. America's economic success is …
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… summon the will to eradicate this terrorist plague. If we do not hesitate to defend ourselves, democracy will prevail. 11 ) -more- Tuesday, April 15, 1986 (04/15/1986) -- B-2 Donaldson … summon the will to eradicate this terrorist plague. If we do not hesitate to defend ourselves, democracy will prevail.") -more- Tuesday, April 15, 1986 (04/15/1986) -- B-2 Donaldson continues: …
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… color design, reading, cooking REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST The Institute on Religion and Democracy 729 15th STREET N. W., SUITE 900 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005 BOARD OF ADVISORS• Brian … throughout· the world, furthering Jewish education and pride in Jewish heritage, encouraging democracy, _ and facilitating friendship . and understanding between the peoples of the United …
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… on which the United States has sought to base its foreign policies: to promote and defend democracy, protect the rights of the individual, and ensure freedom from international tyranny. … the freedom, common heritage and civilization of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law». These values are still not universally …
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… State. "The New England town meeting maintains its position as the closest example of pure democracy. New Hampshire towns lead in governing themselves by these means. The departments of … Annin Flag Co., Roseland, NJ (201/228-9400); "The U.S. Constitution: A Design for Democracy" film strip and video from Society for Visual Education, Chicago, IL (312/525-1500); …
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… He became chairman of the State Council (chief of state) in 1967; chairman of the Socialist Democracy United Front (a front mass organization serving the party) in 1968; chairman of the … member in 1979 (and a full member in 1983); a member of the Executive Bureau of the Socialist Democracy United Front and secretary of the Grand National Assembly {parliament) in 1980; and …
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