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… 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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… 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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… 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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… A century and a half ago, a young Frenchman named Alexis de Tocqueville toured our fledgling democracy, and he claimed that he was in search of the secret of our greatness, even that -- 150 …
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… all free men, an irreplaceable guarantee for the protection and the expansion of freedom and democracy in this continent, in Europe, in the entire world. Your gesture today, Mr. President, …
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… who come from Hispanic backgrounds. It allows us to reflect on the fundamental meaning of democracy, which must be synonymous with opportunity for all people So, I will now sign the …
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… of that Act. And we're pledged to ensure the political rights of all our citizens. That's what democracy is all about, and that's what we're all about. Ultimately, of course, the upward … are, by and large, people who share the same fundamental values of God, family, work, freedom, democracy, and justice. You know, if you stopped to think of something so unique in this … can no longer find excuses for doing nothing and then hope for the best, when the enemies of democracy -- Cuba, the U.S.S.R., and Nicaragua -- are actively working to subvert these nations. …
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… You all knew that some things are worth dying for. One's country is worth dying for, and democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever … Today, as 40 years ago, our armies are here for only one purpose -- to protect and defend democracy. The only territories we hold are memorials like this one and graveyards where our …
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… glad the United States came to Grenada. I think that tells a lot about the differences between democracy and totalitarianism. Now, I'm not going to take up all the time here. But it's good to … men, with their unspoken dedication to the United States and to our standards of freedom and democracy, have my great respect. My experience in Grenada, especially in the library medical …
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… Korean airliner and on so many other occasions, the way you've spoken out for human freedom, democracy, and civilized behavior has thrilled and inspired the world. And on behalf of all … Bipartisan Commission on Central America, we've worked to develop a new consensus to support democracy in that region. The peace process in Lebanon has been slow and painful. But there has …
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