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Ronald Reagan: We must work hard for democracy and freedom, and that means putting our resources—organizations, sweat, and…

On the recordDecember 15, 1983
We must work hard for democracy and freedom, and that means putting our resources—organizations, sweat, and dollars-behind a long-term program.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Remarks at a White House Ceremony Inaugurating the National Endowment for Democracy

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