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Radio Address to the Nation on Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… stories of this decade, a story that goes too often unremarked , involves the movement toward democracy in this, our own Western Hemisphere. Less than 50 percent of the people of Latin … of the peace plan, permitting Nicaragua at least to inch toward the conditions of genuine democracy. The United States has made every effort to promote a negotiated solution. Since 1981 … not be required. However, if the Sandinistas fail to move forward on the path of peace and democracy, then I will certify to Congress that these supplies must be released. I will make that …

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40-313-12025085-R01-045-2024.pdf

… Bolivia has a W1ique opportW1ity this year to bring to fruition the desires of its people for democracy through elections that are scheduled for June. Yet those heartfelt wishes of the people … States has the capability to assist the people of Bolivia in their return to full-fledged democracy. I cite the ongoing work of the Administration in other Latin American coW1tries to … Bolivia has a unique opportunity this year to bring to fruition the desires of its people for democracy through elections that are scheduled for June. Yet those he~rtfelt wishes of the people …

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Remarks to Elected Officials During a White House Briefing on United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… for the only true revolutionary idea of the latter part of the 20th century, and that is democracy. As for the contra troops, well, the average age of the freedom fighters is about 20. … the ``Blame America Firsters.'' Now, it happens to be famously true that our feelings towards democracy are much like Churchill's when he pointed out that democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried …

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40-408-12010048-OA12999-004-2023.pdf

… CENTRAL AMERICA: AN HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Provides historical perspective (pp. 15-38) 4. TOWARD DEMOCRACY AND 'ECONOMIC PROSPERITY -- Examines prospects for economic and political development; … dimensions. • As a nation we have deep and historic interest in promotion and preservation of democracy. The report concludes that pluralistic societies are what Central Americans want and … the United States and those countries of the seven willing to commit themselve s to internal democracy and reform. Continued membership would depend on demonstrated progress toward those …

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Remarks to Civic Leaders at a White House Briefing on Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… told the crowd, " The people aren't afraid anymore.'' Another said, " This is the beginning of democracy, and it can't end today.'' By a week ago Sunday, when this march took place, it had … The Sandinistas are the biggest obstacle to fulfillment of the plan and to peace and democracy in the region. While the four Central American democracies are in substantial … the Sandinistas so that they can't reverse course, so that they keep walking down that road to democracy, because each step they've taken, each reluctant reform, is still easily undone. The …

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40-744-5752775-005-007-2024.pdf

… WAIT FOR SU,lli_RJ.~GHtlJ.T~S._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-r-------------THE UNITED STATES IS PROUD OF YOUR DEMOCRACY, BU WE CANNOT TAKE CREDIT FOR IT, (HINE-RISH HIGH-NuH) SPEAKING OF THOSE WHO BUILT THE … EASIER IF WE REMEMBER OUR PARTNERSHIP IS BASED ON A COMMON ~ESIE.EN HERITAGE AND A FAITH IN DEMOCRACY. ____/ --------~-!BELIEVE.THIS PARTNERSHIP OF THE ATLANTIC ALLIANCE NATIONS IS … FOR PEACE. INNER PEACE FOR OUR CITIZENS AND PEACE AMONG NATIONS. - -~ INNER PEACE? BECAUSE DEMOCRACY ALLOWS FOR SELF-EXPRESSION. IT RESPECTS MAN'S DIGNITY AND CREATIVITY. IT OPERATES BY …

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40-534-5709750-160-011-2024.pdf

… knew that some things are worth dying for -- that one's country is worth dying for and that democracy is worth dying for, because it is the most deeply honorable form of Government ever … to the •· - Atlantic Alliance -- a great alliance that functions to this day as a shield for democracy and for prosperity. In spite of our great efforts and our great successes, not all of … forces still stand on this continent. But our armies are here only to protect and defend democracy -- and never to take land that is not ·ours. The only land we hold is the graveyards …

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Statement on Signing the Special Foreign Assistance Act of 1986

… other things, provides for immunization and oral rehydration in developing countries, promotes democracy in Haiti through economic assistance and other means, and adopts measures to protect …

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40-362-R01-032-2024.pdf

… and steadier NATO all i ance. o Centra"i America: Tide is turning. Our policies promote democracy, economic renewal, negotiated settlements, an end to aggression. No intention to use … stop the i l legal war in Nicaragua." -2CENTRAL AMERICA RR Points to Make o We are promoting democracy, economic renewal, negotiated settlements, an end to aggression. El Salvador has … not just the s ymptoms. o Democr~cy. America believes in a future of democratic possibilit1es. Democracy is the best peace program we have to offer. We will give top priority to make the …

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40-654-6210163-045-009-2024.pdf

… Bolivia's alarming economic decline and the potential threat this represents to its fragile democracy. Your renewed efforts to 'mobilize international support for Bolivia, especially in the … much appreciated. As you know, the United States Government has strongly supported Bolivian democracy since the restoration 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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