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Statement on the Central American Peace Agreement

… American Peace Agreement 08/08/1987 … August 8, 1987 I welcome this commitment to peace and democracy by the five Central American Presidents, and I hope it will lead to peace in Central America and democracy in Nicaragua . The agreement makes clear that there is much work to be done by the … -- who have already stated their readiness to take part in genuine negotiations for peace and democracy in Nicaragua . We will study the agreement carefully with an eye to what the United …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Nicaraguan Peace Negotiations

… is disappointed at the Sandinista rejection of the Nicaraguan resistance proposal to achieve democracy and an end to the war in Nicaragua. Sandinista promises of democracy date back to 1979 in commitments made to the Organization of American States and … is to resume, the Sandinistas must show a willingness to carry out the promises to establish democracy that they have made, and broken repeatedly, over the past decade. In the June 7 - 9 …

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Remarks Following Discussions With President Oscar Arias Sanchez of Costa Rica

… underscores the enduring bond between our countries and between all peoples who cherish democracy and human freedom. Costa Rica and the United States stand together, foursquare in our commitment to democracy in this hemisphere. The progress we've witnessed in the Americas in recent years has … indeed been heartening. It wasn't that long ago when Costa Rica was Central America 's only democracy. Today we look with satisfaction at the impressive development of democratic …

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Remarks at a White House Luncheon for Delegates to the Conference on Free Elections

… personal representative of President Shagari of Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation and a democracy. Europe's advanced industrial democracies with traditions of representative governments … man. In particular, this Conference is concerned with free elections, the very foundation of democracy. There's no more striking symbol of democracy than the picture of a citizen casting a ballot, electing a leader, choosing his or here …

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Address to the People of Nicaragua on the Central American Peace Plan

… emerged from this summit meeting with an agreement for regional peace based on promises of democracy. This peace plan calls for sweeping political and social change to take place in … the state of emergency. They promised free elections. The Sandinistas now have promised you democracy with the world as witness. Like you, I hope that they keep this promise. But like you, I also know that the civil war in Nicaragua began when the Sandinistas promised you democracy but failed to meet their commitment. This struggle will end when that promise is …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Military Rebellion in Argentina

… the current incident, the Argentine people have repeatedly manifested their firm commitment to democracy through free elections and the full exercise of their constitutional rights. Under the leadership of President Alfonsin, impressive gains have been made in the consolidation of democracy and the economic development of Argentina. We have supported Argentine democracy from its restoration in 1983, and we strongly reaffirm our support of President …

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Remarks Following Meetings With President Vinicio Cerezo Arevalo of Guatemala

… elected civilian President in two decades, you face the challenge of building and protecting democracy while ensuring the economic well-being of your people. Mr. President, your courage and … that you joined with the other democratically elected Presidents of Central America to bring democracy and peace to the region and security to your respective countries. The United States is ready to cooperate with you and other democratic leaders in any process that brings democracy to Nicaragua, which is the key to peace in Central America. Democracy, if it is to have …

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Letter to President Jose Napoleon Duarte on the Situation in El Salvador

… armed only with the support of the Salvadoran people and your fervent desire for peace and democracy. Your "offer of peace'' for the armed left to rejoin El Salvador's political process, … hope that the Salvadoran people will achieve their heartfelt desire for peace, pluralistic democracy and social justice. You have our hopes and prayers that this courageous initiative is the first step in a process that will bring a lasting peace through democracy to your nation. Sincerely, /s/Ronald Reagan   … Letter to President Jose Napoleon …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Situation in Panama

… favoring a government of national reconciliation. This is a blueprint for progress toward democracy in Panama. We support their goal of restoring democratic government and civilian … with the Panamanian Defense Forces under the treaty once civilian rule and constitutional democracy are established.       … Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Central American Peace Process

… of the Central American Presidents presents important opportunities to further peace and democracy in this troubled region. At the San Jose summit, there was a clear consensus among the … acknowledged the accuracy of that judgment. The Guatemala City plan aims at peace and democracy for all of Central America . Its objectives, in combination with the pressures from the … the Nicaraguan political system and to provide a glimmer of hope to the Nicaraguan people that democracy and freedom may eventually be established. The key issue is whether Daniel Ortega is …

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