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Remarks to Organization of American States Ambassadors on Pan American Day

… -- justice under law, protection of human rights, and economic and social development. Democracy remains the basic bond of our nations. It is our people's permanent aspiration and, for … the members of this organization govern themselves democratically. As you would agree, it is democracy that gives our people their dignity and hope for the future. A little over a year ago, … interest-free loans, enable Caribbean students to study subjects crucial to development and democracy in their countries. I look upon it as a small part of a broader initiative to …

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Radio Address to the Nation on the Situation in Nicaragua

… ideals of individual liberty and promised to hold free elections. What happened? Well, not democracy, but internal repression, imprisonment, and torture, the buildup of an army and militia … freedom fighters seek not to destroy their Communist opponents but to liberate their country. Democracy -- this is all the freedom fighters ask. And all we're asking for is a democratic … time has come for Congress to give the freedom fighters what they need for their struggle for democracy to succeed. Until tomorrow evening from the Oval Office, thanks for listening, and God …

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Radio Address to the Nation on Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance - January 1988

… 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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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by ABC of Spain

… are the issue in Europe do not want to face up to the real issue, which is independence, democracy, and freedom, including free elections. We will continue our efforts to promote basic … make us feel especially close to Spain. We've been very interested in Spain's progress as a democracy -- the form of government we believe in and one which is now the trend in Central and … to deal with it, sir, if it is not a secret? The President. One of the real strengths of a democracy is that people are free to express their views. Our Constitution guarantees the right …

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40-219-6927378-020-025-2024.pdf

… many things at stake in this vote. The ho ?~S of the Nicaraguan people to live in freedom and democracy; the ho?~S of the people of Central and South America to live in ?eace, free from … a week or two ago, told me that Nicaragua represented the greatest threat to their freedom and democracy, and they brought up the subject to me. They begged us t p continue aiding the freedom … is indivisible. The moral foundation of our SUEJ?OCt for Israel is our support for freedo~ and democracy. And that su2port must always remain rock-solid ~herever freedom and democracy ace …

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Research Room - Ronald Reagan Quotes A-E.pdf

… what the senses perceive. Without God, there is a coarsening of the society. And without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure. If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, … we think of those who traveled before us. We stand again at the steps of this symbol of our democracy -- well, we would have been standing at the steps if it hadn't gotten so cold. (Laughter) Now we're standing inside this symbol of our democracy, and we see and hear again the echoes of our past: a general falls to his knees in the …

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40-654-6821566-006-003-2023.pdf

… to combatting Communism, it is essential to it. Some may prefer the term "freedom" or "democracy" to "human rights"-but whatever the name, the United States needs to have a response to … the Shah of Iran, but when he finally faced a real challenge, they proved of no use. The one democracy in the postwar era whose soldiers have shown real elan is Israel, and the reason is no … has many disadvantages and one great advantage. The disadvantages stem from the fact that democracy is ill-suited for "ideological combat." Communist governments possess vast propaganda …

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40-654-6207634-002-015-2025.pdf

… and lasting contribution toward improved understanding between peoples and the furtherance of democracy . On behalf o f our Nation, thank Y. O r your uns elf" Lca.t i~H to this most worthy … and lasting contribution toward improved understanding between peoples and the furtherance of democracy. On behalf of our Nation, thank you for your unselfish dedication to this most worthy … and lasting contribution toward improved understanding between peoples and the furtherance of democracy. On behalf of our Nation, thank you for your unselfish dedication to this most worthy …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by La Vanguardia of Spain

… being given to terrorist groups and movements by certain nations is a serious threat to democracy. NATO Foreign Ministers, in their December communique, expressed determination to … . Well, if you mean military intervention, certainly not. But we will do all we can to support democracy in the region. For the United States, genuine democracy is the best defense the Western Hemisphere can have against the threat of Communist …

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Remarks Following Discussions With President Corazon C. Aquino of the Philippines

… and meet today with Philippine President Corazon Aquino . Her courage and her commitment to democracy, mirroring those same qualities in the Filipino people, have inspired the world, and … security and strengthen its economy. And I assured her that all America wants the Philippine democracy to succeed and to prosper and that we'll do what we can to help. These have been trying … President Aquino's efforts, however, well-armed Communist guerrillas remain a threat to democracy in the Philippines. President Aquino and I discussed her strategy to meet this …

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