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Remarks Following Discussions With President Chun Doo Hwan of the Republic of Korea

… President Chun explained the steps his government has taken to further promote freedom and democracy. I welcomed the considerable progress that has already been made and expressed … the unwavering and dedicated efforts of President Reagan to safeguard world peace and promote democracy everywhere. I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to His Excellency Ronald Reagan …

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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Transmitting a Report on Apartheid in South Africa

… progress has been made toward ending the system of apartheid and establishing a nonracial democracy in South Africa. Included is the President's recommendation on which suggested … progress has been made toward ending the system of apartheid and establishing a nonracial democracy in that country. Included also is my recommendation on which suggested additional … take the following steps: -- Bring about reforms leading to the establishment of a nonracial democracy in South Africa . -- Repeal the State of Emergency and respect the principles of equal …

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Address Before a Joint Session of Congress on the State of the Union - 1988

… watching and listening tonight -- expect this of us. Let's prove to them and to ourselves that democracy works even in an election year. We've done this before. And as we have worked together … ago, America was weak, and freedom everywhere was under siege. Today America is strong, and democracy is everywhere on the move. From Central America to East Asia , ideas like free markets … This global democratic revolution has removed the specter, so frightening a decade ago, of democracy doomed to permanent minority status in the world. In South and Central America , only a …

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Miguel De la Madrid Hurtado of Mexico

… beliefs suggest that a lasting peace for Central America must be based on the principles of democracy, on economic development that expands opportunity for all people, on … will do what it can. It will go the extra mile to find peaceful solutions and to protect democracy and independence in the hemisphere. Cooperation and respect between the United States … in their social and economic development programs and encourage their efforts to build democracy and respect human rights. To that end, let us apply the principles and rules of …

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Remarks at a White House Briefing for Administration Supporters

… And this is not the time to backtrack. And there's someplace else we shouldn't backtrack. Democracy is on the march throughout the hemisphere. Ten years ago, only a third of the people in Latin America and the Caribbean lived in democratic countries or countries moving towards democracy; today 90 percent do. In Central America, only Nicaragua stands against the democratic … last 6 months that changes one basic truth: For our nation and for the cause of freedom and democracy around the world, America must stand by the freedom fighters in Nicaragua. Our crusade …

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Remarks at the Annual Republican Senate/House Fundraising Dinner

… have been in power so long they've forgotten the basic courtesies due their opponents in a democracy. Suppose we just teach them a few manners in 1986. [Laughter] But we're up against a … been winning with spending and tax cuts, tax reform, strengthened defenses, and support for democracy around the world. But then we were bucking a 4-year trend when we came into office, … we know is right, and I think every American knows in his heart that supporting freedom and democracy is right. I'm convinced that last month's vote against the freedom fighters in …

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Letter Accepting the Resignation of William French Smith as Attorney General of the United States

… Dear Mr. President: Surely public service is the greatest confidence that can be bestowed in a democracy. For me -- building upon so many years of close friendship and personal association -- …

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Remarks Following Discussions With King Hussein I of Jordan

… and success. And may the Almighty God bless you and grant you strength to lead this bastion of democracy to ever greater heights. Thank you, sir. Note: The President spoke at 10:52 a.m. at the …

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Proclamation 5171 -- Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1984

… as a means of solving the difficult problems we face. This is a vote of confidence in democracy as an effective means of governing -- a practical problem-solving mechanism -- not just …

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Proclamation 5197 -- Year of Excellence in Education

… should be realized to the fullest. Only informed citizens can preserve our priceless legacy of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law. Our modern technological society is imposing …

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