On the recordSeptember 8, 1977
If there is a pure democracy in the world which has been an example for all nations in preserving human freedoms, it would be Costa Rica.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIf there is a pure democracy in the world which has been an example for all nations in preserving human freedoms, it would be Costa Rica.
Meeting With President Daniel Oduber Quiros of Costa Rica Remarks to Reporters Following the Meeting
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