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Informal Exchange With Reporters at Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology in Fairfax County, Virginia

… them to develop something now that will restore order. Q. What can the U.S. do to help move democracy along there, do you feel? The President. I don't know, but I couldn't answer that … going. Q. Do you feel that Haiti was essentially a right-wing Grenada and now moving it toward democracy is yet another triumph for you? The President. Certainly there was -- it was -- at least it has to be called authoritarian rule, yes. They weren't very much of a model of democracy. Q. Mr. President, are you pleased with the opportunity to try to foster democracy in …

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Statement on the House of Representatives' Failure To Approve Aid for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… the administration's request for additional assistance to those fighting for freedom and democracy in Nicaragua . I believe this action undercuts the efforts of those brave men and women … Yesterday's vote was won by those who advance the proposition that the prospects for peace and democracy in Nicaragua are best served by removing military pressure from the Sandinista regime. … progress towards attainment of democratic reforms. Meanwhile, my commitment to peace and democracy in Central America is undiminished. I wish to assure those struggling inside Nicaragua …

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Proclamation 5793 -- Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1988

… Western Hemisphere share a unique harmony of ideals -- the love of liberty, independence, and democracy; the willingness to seek these treasures and to preserve them wherever they are found; … States (OAS). The common aspirations of the peoples of the Americas for freedom, independence, democracy, peace, security, and prosperity inspire the OAS, which is charged with upholding and … the Inter-American System. The past decade has witnessed several victories for freedom and democracy in the Americas . Ten years ago, the great majority of Latin Americans lived under …

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Remarks to the People of Costa Rica

… Monge's invitation to see Costa Rica. I know your country has long been a model for peace, democracy, and economic progress in the Western Hemisphere. Last month, President Monge spoke at the Conference of Free Elections in Washington about democracy. He made all of us who are committed to freedom very proud. ``Democracy,'' he said, ``has no universal formulas, like those of totalitarian philosophies. Its …

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

… the Sandinistas that the United States is firmly committed to the achievement of freedom and democracy in Nicaragua . Just this week, the Sandinistas have shut down the two media outlets for … out any hope for democratic reform in Nicaragua, despite the solemn promises to establish democracy that they have made and broken repeatedly in the decade since they seized power. They … security of Central America unless effectively pressured and persuaded to do so. To achieve democracy in Nicaragua and security for all of Central America clearly requires a viable and …

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Remarks at the Western Hemisphere Legislative Leaders Forum

… of the electorate. Wherever we are, no matter what our political agenda, those who believe in democracy and human rights should rejoice in times like this. Believing in the peaceful transfer … of people across the globe. Recognizing that bond is what this gathering and this Center for Democracy are all about. I want to take this opportunity to thank the Democratic and Republican … from the North Slope of Alaska to the tip of Tierra del Fuego -- are enjoying a rising tide of democracy. Of the 34 countries in Latin America, 27, with about 90 percent of the region's …

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Radio Address to the Nation on United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… 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 … in a show of bipartisan support, voted to aid the freedom fighters struggling for liberty and democracy in Nicaragua. The Senate has seen that their struggle is ours, that they need and … paramount questions that must be faced by every Member: Will you support those struggling for democracy? Will you resist the Soviets' brazen attempt to impose communism on our doorstep or …

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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate Transmitting a Presidential Determination on Assistance to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… the failure of the Government of Nicaragua to progress toward the establishment of genuine democracy. The United States has supported the process for achieving democracy and security set in motion by the accord signed by the Central American Presidents in … as they had promised to the Organization of American States in 1979, to move toward genuine democracy with free elections by a truly free people. After the meeting of the Central American …

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Statement on Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… the Communist Sandinista regime in Nicaragua . Some thought that U.S. forbearance would bring democracy and peace to Nicaragua through negotiations between the resistance and the Sandinista … ago with promises to the Organization of American States -- of establishment of freedom and democracy in Nicaragua . We do not need more pieces of paper bearing empty Sandinista promises … necessities of life deserve the thanks of our nation. The work of AID keeps the chance for democracy alive in Nicaragua. The United States continues to support those fighting for freedom …

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Statement on House of Representatives Disapproval of United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… should reverse its mistake and develop a responsible approach that assists those fighting for democracy and freedom in Central America. Notwithstanding today's votes, I intend to return to the Congress again and again to seek a policy that supports peace and democracy in Nicaragua. The United States will continue to work for these goals. Our friends in …

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