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Proclamations, December 10, 1982 (12/10/1982)

… 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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40-654-6235774-095-002-2023.pdf

… people who were on the left of the civil _ rights movement. I recall that the People's Democracy were very pleased when Stormont fell, but to those of us who were in touch. with the … on Unionist aspirations. In no way are Unionist aspirations compatible with Irish national democracy. The objective of this exercise is to win the Protestants from the acceptance of … which a large number of Protestants would be prepared to accept involvement in Irish national democracy and would stop being Unionists. That is a real possibility if Dublin and London were to …

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Address to the Nation on Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance - February 1988

… battles of this administration. The people of El Salvador , we heard, weren't ready for democracy. The only choice was between the left-wing guerrillas and the violent right, and many … braved Communist gunfire to turn out in record numbers at the polls and vote emphatically for democracy. Observers told of one woman, wounded in a Communist attack, who refused to leave the … years, there have been many such times when your support for assistance saved the day for democracy. The story of what has happened in that region is one of the most inspiring in the …

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Remarks at a Meeting With Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance Leaders in Los Angeles, California

… I think, is showing results. The Sandinistas have now signed a peace agreement based on democracy in Nicaragua , and we'll be watching carefully to see if they really comply. Without …

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Remarks of President Reagan and President Quett K.J. Masire of Botswana Following Their Meetings

… instructive to me. Mr. President, the United States and Botswana are tied by our dedication to democracy and respect for individual rights. These are the bonds that unite all good and decent … other American personnel to be very useful in our development effort. As you know, we are a democracy. Perhaps we are a little too democratic, because while here, you have only the … Party, back home, we have something like six parties. And we, much as people have said democracy cannot work in Africa, I think we should thank God that in Botswana so far it has …

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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by the Swedish Newspaper Svenska Dagbladet

… will be well served by a resolution of the conflict in Central America that brings genuine democracy, peace, and stability to the region. The test of any agreement lies in its … of the agreement are carried out in letter and spirit. Nicaraguan acceptance of full democracy -- including political pluralism; freedom of the press, religion, and assembly -- is an … means the withdrawal of the large number of Soviet and Cuban advisers in Nicaragua . Without democracy in Nicaragua , it will be difficult to bring peace and security to Central America . …

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40-219-6927378-011-017-2023.pdf

… Mr. John Fisher President American Security Council Mr. Carlos Perez President Friends for Democracy Mr. Jose Sorzano President Cuban American Foundation u Name Organization Issue or …

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40-744-5752775-020-006-2025.pdf

… Americans, today I want to give you some encouraging news about the opportunities for liberty, democracy, and peace in Central America, particularly in Nicaragua. This hope is based on a … center -- against the enemies of liberty on both left and right. fighters share our goals for democracy. Adolfo Calero -- said this week: And the freedom One of their leaders "We of the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance believe that true peace can only come with democracy, and that democracy is a pre-condition for peace, not the other way around." To seize …

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40-654-12019865-047-017-2022.pdf

… strong economic and financial solidarity. We Call attention to the Philippines. Could refer to democracy. C0ffF IDENT.fltl, -5- Stoltenberg - Four words in brackets (such as the Philippines) … Mr. Uno cannot Mulroney - New sentence - There is a need to encourage the development toward democracy of . . . (not exact). (12:09PM) Takeshita - ASEAN meeting in December. some specific … need to encourage countries like the Philippines among others which are making a transition to democracy." Kohl - Mention another country. Mitterrand - Unpleasant to be the only cause of …

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40-747-80694481-R06A-008-2024.pdf

… stressed, however, that fighting will end only in exchange for the establishment of full democracy in Nicaragua . The opposition groups' offer to begin talks provides an opportunity to … certified, and claimed that Argentine certification was aimed at pressuring Chile to return to democracy. When the Vice President attends Alfonsin's inauguration on Saturday, he will discuss with the new President our support for democracy, our concern that not all Argentine nuclear facilities are under international …

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