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Radio Address to the Nation on the Resignation of Howard Baker as Chief of Staff to the President and the Administration's Agenda

… will open, not close, markets; or helping freedom fighters around the world. But that's what democracy is all about -- a big agenda, America 's agenda, for all of us to work on together, to …

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Remarks at a Luncheon With Community Leaders in Fairbanks, Alaska

… live at peace in the world together. If they prefer socialism or communism and we prefer the democracy that we have -- we may know that ours is best, but -- [laughter] -- we won't say that … have, from the bargaining table. In Central America, our friends are not only struggling for democracy; they're battling for their lives against a Soviet-sponsored Nicaraguan power play. Our …

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Remarks on Awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Late Senator Henry M. Jackson of Washington

… And from then until the day he died, he rejected isolationism as an acceptable way for a great democracy to comport itself in the world. This view sprang from the heart of the F.D.R. tradition … that America could not and must not attempt to float along alone, a blissful island of democracy in a sea of totalitarianism. Scoop Jackson was convinced that there's no place for …

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Remarks to Administration Supporters at a White House Briefing on Arms Control, Central America, and the Supreme Court

… that happen. Now, if I may, I'd like to turn to another issue of vital importance: freedom and democracy in Central America . With our aid, the Nicaraguan freedom fighters have made impressive … fighters, there would be no Arias peace plan, there would be no negotiations and no hope for democracy in Nicaragua . An entrenched, hostile Communist regime in Nicaragua would be an …

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Radio Address to the Nation on the Caribbean Basin Initiative

… by stimulating investment and trade, offers the hope of economic progress, which anchors democracy and freedom. In September the United States Congress approved funds for emergency …

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Radio Address to the Nation on Foreign Policy

… regard to this meeting, we must not raise false hopes. The differences between communism and democracy are profound. There will inevitably be competition between us, but it's the central …

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Remarks at a Republican Fundraising Dinner for Congressional Campaign Committees

… as they are. The central issue is about protecting human lives and preserving freedom and democracy, because they're the source of all our other blessings. I believe what occurred in the … weapons. We can only keep our families safe and our country at peace when the enemies of democracy know that America has the courage to stay strong. And we intend to see that they know …

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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters on Announcing the Appointment of Philip C. Habib as Special Envoy for Central America

… Nicaraguan people, just like the Filipino people, have the right to self-determination through democracy. And we in this administration and in Congress must now decide whether Nicaragua is to … week with President Duarte to discuss his peace initiative. And our task is to ensure that democracy can succeed. We will continue to make every effort, as we have in the past, to pursue … as I say, we're faced with a choice. We're either going to keep on bringing along the wave of democracy that has been sweeping over Latin America, or we're going to sit back and allow a …

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Remarks to the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States on the Caribbean Basin Initiative

… stand before you today. The principles which the Organization of American States embodies -- democracy, self-determination, economic development, and collective security -- are at the heart … that they also will benefit and prosper from this program. With their strong traditions of democracy and free enterprise, they can play leading roles in the development of the area. This … hold off those who would destroy their chances for economic and social progress and political democracy. Since 1947 the Rio Treaty has established reciprocal defense responsibilities linked …

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Radio Address to the Nation on the Tricentennial Anniversary Year of German Settlement in America

… institutions from the ruins of totalitarianism. Today, the Federal Republic is a bulwark of democracy in the heart of a divided Europe. It enjoys prosperity undreamt of in 1945, and its …

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