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Remarks at the Annual Awards Dinner of the White House News Photographers Association

… that make us do what we do. Living in the United States, for example, we might begin to take democracy for granted. And then we see a news photo of people lined up at ballot boxes in El … life of hard work in their shoulders and hands, and we remember once again why we strive for democracy and peace. My admiration for news photographers goes to the root of my political …

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Informal Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting Between President Reagan and President Roberto Suazo Cordova of Honduras

… position of leadership that the United States had been losing. And all of us who believe in democracy have regained our faith and our trust in this leadership; our faith and trust have been … He is not a dictator by any matter of means. And he's always been a strong believer in democracy, and he never has imposed any kind of restrictions on a free, sovereign and independent …

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Remarks at an Exhibit of Weapons Captured in Central America

… seen and heard demonstrate the magnitude of a sophisticated Communist effort to undermine democracy in this hemisphere and to deceive us in the process. These rifles, landmines, grenade … placed in the hands of those who would eliminate liberty, wreak economic havoc, and destroy democracy by forces opposed to our very way of life. The regime which has built -- now, I was …

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Remarks at a White House Briefing for the Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs

… Americans can agree on the fundamental objectives of our foreign policy. We want to promote democracy, because it is right, and because democratic governments are less likely to become … opportunity for their own people, helping them build their own institutions of pluralism and democracy, and helping them defend themselves against externally sponsored pressures and … as one of them said, `` We want what she wants for Nicaragua ,'' and that's what I want, too: democracy -- true, full, and real democracy. In the last few weeks, the Congress has been cutting …

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Remarks at a White House Ceremony Marking the Implementation of the Caribbean Basin Initiative

… Basin Economic Recovery Act. Ours is a collective partnership for peace, prosperity, and democracy in the Caribbean and in Central America -- a partnership that's born of our shared vision that democracy is a God-given birthright and that faith, freedom, and respect for the dignity of every … of our administration, we've never wavered in our long-term goal to foster true stability and democracy. And to do so, we must work together to help improve the underlying conditions for …

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Statement on Signing the 1984 Act To Combat International Terrorism

… essential in countering the insidious threat terrorism poses to those who cherish freedom and democracy. International terrorism is a growing problem for all of us in the Western World -- not …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Leon Febres-Cordero Ribadeneyra of Ecuador

… dictatorship, left and right, as has Ecuador. As you have pointed out on several occasions, democracy and the protection of human rights is the surest way to peace as well as freedom. It is … can be traced to a country controlled by those who don't believe in freedom, human rights, or democracy. Democracies can no longer afford to ignore this unfortunate fact of life. Your voice, … to alert the freedom-loving people of this hemisphere to this continuing danger. The path of democracy, peace, and free enterprise is often difficult; but with courage, moderation, and …

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Remarks to the People of Brazil Prior to the President's Visit

… Both Brazil and the United States have demonstrated during this same month of November that democracy is the world's best hope for peaceful change and progress. While I am President …

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Memorandum on the Centennial of the Federal Civil Service System

… service continues to play in ensuring the stability of the world's largest and most successful democracy. Ronald Reagan   … Memorandum on the Centennial of the Federal Civil Service System …

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Remarks on Departure for Indonesia and Japan

… winds, sweeping out the old and, I believe, ushering in a new era of freedom, an era in which democracy is once again recognized as the new idea. So, this is an exciting time, and I expect …

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