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The President's News Conference

… for congressional understanding and support. In Central America, as elsewhere, we support democracy, reform, and human freedom. We support economic development. We support dialog and … to that region, we provide $3 for economic and human development. But we recognize that democracy and development can hardly flourish when threatened by violence. Dialog and … be the foremost protector of peace. As part of this mission, as a way to provide a shield for democracy and development, we, together with our friends, are now planning joint training …

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The President's News Conference

… called the death squads and the so-called rightists, who, by the same token, don't want democracy. They want to go back to what they've had in this 400-year history. And the El Salvador Government has made great progress in establishing democracy. They're hindered in their fight against the guerrillas by this action behind their … is being assailed from radicals from both sides -- I think our obligation is to try and help democracy triumph there, and this is why we've offered some help. And I must say, when the Vice …

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Research Room_Reagan_Presidential_Statements.pdf

… in glove with Cuba to destabilize Central America. The question isn't who has the most perfect democracy. The question is, who's trying to build democracy and who's trying to destroy it . . . . Nations which fall into the clutches of … mistake -- the United States must and will support our friends who are building and defending democracy in Centra 1 Arner i ca. We wi 11 not permit dictators to ram Communism down the throats …

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40-654-IT067-014-010-2023.pdf

… held by the vast majority of British men and women. We are fully aware that the freedom and democracy which we value so highly are largely maintained by the unstinting backup in armed …

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Bullock, Katja: Files, 1981-1988

… politics. She became a citizen and registered to vote so she could participate in American democracy.  Since 1976, Bullock has been part of every presidential campaign as a volunteer or …

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40-219-6927378-005-013-2023.pdf

… It is precisely because we have been victims of tyranny that we have learned that a robust democracy practiced to its fullest is ultimately the most effective means of protecting minority …

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40-439-5730647-043-007-2024.pdf

… in our defense policy, where, once again, the world knows America will stand up for freedom, democracy, and peace with human -d.igni ty. Believe me, America's new strength is making th1 s …

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40-399-5730359-390-034-2025.pdf

… for apartheid." (Pakistan Times, Pakistan) "What are we to make of the much glorified American democracy when a man holding the highest office in it can so cynically disregard public opinion …

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40-399-5730359-392-007-2025.pdf

… Ronald Reagan is no Richard Nixon. It's not easy to imagine him masterminding a plot to bend democracy to his personal uses. . . . Mr. Reagan should now take as his model President John … Ronald Reagan is no Richard Nixon. It's not easy to imagine him masterminding a plot to bend democracy to his personal uses. . . . Mr. Reagan should now take as his model President John …

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40-399-5730359-392-010-2025.pdf

… be trusted. And the people couldn't be trusted. That is a distorted and dangerous view of democracy. It profanes the ideal of government by the people. . . . The media should be … be trusted. And the people couldn't be trusted. That is a distorted and dangerous view of democracy. It profanes the ideal of government by the people. . . . The media should be …

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