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… and the deep commitment by the peoples of both nations to the principles and exercise of democracy, have been reaffirmed through this critical period in the history of Filipino-American … their commitment to the exercise of democratic freedoms, and have had that faith in democracy justified by the transition to a popularly-supponed government of the Philippines; … in the February 7, 1986 (02/07/1986), election; (B) praises the progress toward restoration of democracy in the Philippines, and commends President Aquino for the statesmanlike and peaceful …
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… 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 … led 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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… 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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… don't go forward and the military stages a coup, it will be the civilians who lost the democracy in Bolivia. None of what is happening is unexpected. It may be that the elections will … DEVELOPMENT THAT MAY CAUSE A REVERSAL OF THE PROCESS TO ESTABLISH MORE FIRMLY COtJSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY IN BOLIVIA AND THE HEMISPHERE. 0 Drafted: ARA/AND: BAOwen~ Cleared: ARA/AND: FERondo ~ … ACCURATE ASSESSMENTS, AND DETERMINATION HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF BOLIVIAN DEMOCRACY AND{SECURING \4MPORTANT US INTERESTS. ~ e,{. .._______ 3. I KNOW THE UPCOMING …
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… Gore, Haig and Jackson all emphasize that consistent applicatio·n of core American values -- democracy and social justice -- should undergird efforts to promote human rights. Within this … further emphasize the need to address the social and economic conditions that can undermine democracy. Gore also stresses the need to support political parties, trade unions, the press and … Adminis- -5- tration, with Simon stating that "it has created an impression that strengthening democracy and fighting for human rights are contradictory goals." Jackson suggests former …
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… THE POLITICAL SYSTEMS OF THE SOVIET UNION AND THE UNITED STATES, BETWEEN TOiALITARIANISM AND DEMOCRACY. I HAVE REFERRED TO THIS IN THE PAST AS ASCRIBING A FALSE "MORAL -5 - EQUIVALENCE" TO … SPENDING AT THE EXPENSE OF DOMESTIC WELL-BEING UNDERSCORES THIS POINT. IT IS NO SECRET THAT DEMOCRACY AND COMMUNISM ARE FUNDAMENTALLY INCOMPATIBLE. BUT WHAT MANY FAIL TO REALIZE IS THAT THEY CAN COEXIST ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE DEMOCRACY IS STRONG ENOUGH TO COMPEL THE COMMUNIST STATE TO RESPECT ITS EXISTENCE. THIS IS THE …
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… policy and to discuss legislative issues of significance to the overall effort to promote democracy and stability in Central America . The meeting will also allow the Delegation Members … I want to thank you all for your participation in a most remarkable demonstration of democracy in action. The Salvadoran elections prove that the people of El Salvador have chosen democracy and peace over repression and violence. These elections -- and the run-off next month …
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… they become revolutionaries only once their imaginations have been gripped by an ideology. Democracy, too, may be an ideology, but people who embrace democracy as their ideology are much less likely to take the path of revolution than those who … the search for a cure for cancer. We don't know much about how to encourage the development of democracy in other countries in the absence of U.S. military occupation, but we do know some …
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… affairs of Western Hemisphere countries. We agreed that efforts must be made to strengthen democracy, liberty, and pluralism against extremism and totalitarianism. We continued discussions … States, my friend Ronald Reagan, for the kind invitation he extended to me to visit this great democracy. Allow me to thank him for the excellent organization of this visit, for having made … respect but also with cordiality and understanding. And the concepts of peace, liberty, and democracy were ever present, were like a backdrop to our talks on the area. As you know, the line …
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… Tonight we mark not only the visit of a friend, but also we celebrate a nation's return to democracy. Historic events such as the rebirth of Uruguayan democracy do not just happen. They're the outcome of the hard work, courage, and commitment of … for his fellow countrymen earlier this year, President Sanguinetti said, ``We know we want democracy; we know we want the observance of human rights; we know we want the self-determination …
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