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… is in place in the Philippines. The Filipino people, through their courageous commitment to democracy, brought about this transition nonviolently in a way that does them honor. The … ELECTIONS. URGES YOU TO MAKE CLEAR THAT THE U.S. CONDEMNS SUCH ACTION. "IN THE INTEREST OF DEMOCRACY IN THE PHILIPPINES WE MUST NOT, EITHER BY IMPLICATION OR BY SILENCE, ENDORSE A … clear statement from our government will represent a weakening of our commitment to foster democracy in the Philippines and could have damaging, long-term effects on that country's ability …
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… • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 16 17 17 19 20 il 22 25 27 34 37 38 Chapter 4 ... ~ TOWARD DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 40 Current Economic Conditions and Their Causes • • • • • • … political system. Argentina has elected its first civilian president in years, restoring democracy and civilian control of government. Ecuador ended military rule and elected its own … the Dominican Republic, free and uncorrupted elections have become the rule. Venezuela's own democracy remains vigorous, as was evident in its elections of December 1983, in which 92 percent …
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… to assert their country's independence and commitment to a government based on justice, democracy, and the rights of the individual. Twenty-two years later Soviet tyranny imposed itself …
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… share not only the world's longest undefended border but also common ideals such as freedom, democracy, human rights, justice, and an ardent desire for a peaceful world. Other factors bind …
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… Bill of Rights Day, we acknowledge the necessary link between human rights and constitutional democracy. As stated in the Universal Declaration, we must staunchly pursue our conviction that … instinctive desire for freedom and true self-determination have surfaced again and again. Democracy has provided the best and most enduring expression of man's search for individual … circumstances. Such displays of courage can only inspire confidence in the future of democracy for all people. But in December of 1982 our satisfaction in the progress toward human …
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… recently in the form of a 575 million economic package to Nicaragua. We cannot guarantee that democracy will take hold in Nicaragua. But if we turn our ~acks on that country, as Governor … of Latin America and the Caribbean -- one resting en a firm cornmitrnent to hu.-r:-ian rights, democracy, economic development and nonintervention. For too long, the United States was … as the Republicans apparently do, that we should return to that association. The trend toward democracy in Latin America is gaining strength. Ecuador and now Peru have returned to freely …
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… intrusted to the hands of the American people.'' Now, you may not think of yourself or our democracy as an experiment, but look around. All over the world, millions and millions of people … law under God are realities. Yes, these people see America as the experiment that works. And democracy works because of the physical and moral courage of individuals -- some famous, others … and vibrant. Of course, we're accustomed to thinking of courage during a time of war, but democracy requires political courage as well. In 1954, when he was convalescing from a painful …
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… in a noble cause. Unfortunately for America, that cause, the cause of freedom and hope and democracy, suffered a temporary setback yesterday in the House of Representatives. I underline … United States of America won't lift a finger for freedom, that we care less about defending democracy than the Soviet Union cares about destroying it. We'll be giving a green light to … The future of Central America is not with communism; the future of Central America is with democracy and all those who are fighting for freedom. You are the future of Central America. …
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… security. I'm talking about the Soviet-Cuban-Nicaraguan plan to destroy the fragile flower of democracy and force communism on our small Central American neighbors -- a plan that could, for … of the regime's true intent. On March 1st, exiled Nicaraguan leaders, representing a broad pro-democracy movement, met in San Jose, Costa Rica, and made this offer: The freedom fighters in … to a cease-fire if the Communist regime will negotiate, permit free elections and genuine democracy. The answer came back quick, loud, and clear: Forget it. U.S. support for the freedom …
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… THE ALLIANCE. , WE WILL NOT BE SPL_IT, (' WE WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED, THE WEST WILL DEFEND DEMOCRACY AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, THE WEST WILL PROTECT THE PEACE, Tl! IS HAS … to divide the Alliance. We , ?age 2 will not be split. We will not be intimidated. defend democracy and individual liberty. The West will The West will protect the peace. At the same … history. And today, our proud Alliance remains united in its commitment to the defense of democracy and individual liberty. · Page 2 But we cannot be content with the accomplishments of …
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