Question

The following is an excerpt from a speech given by US President Ronald Reagan in 1987, in which he refers to the Berlin Wall. How is Gorbachev's role in ending communism acknowledged here?

And now the Soviets themselves may, in a limited way, be coming to understand the importance of freedom. We hear much from Moscow about a new policy of reform and openness. Some political prisoners have been released. Certain foreign news broadcasts are no longer being jammed. Some economic enterprises have been permitted to operate with greater freedom from state control.

Are these the beginnings

Answer 1

Reagan acknowledges Gorbachev's role by mentioning the results of the policies he instituted on the Soviet Union, those being "Perestroika & Glasnost".

Explanation:

"We hear much from Moscow about a new policy of reform and openness. Some political prisoners have been released. Certain foreign news broadcasts are no longer being jammed. Some economic enterprises have been permitted to operate with greater freedom from state control." These are the results of those two policies.

Answer 2

Reagan is acknowledging Gorbachev's contribution to ending communism by including references Moscow's new policy of reform and openness. He highlights the release of political prisoners and the acceptance of foreign news broadcasts. Gorbachev is also encouraging greater freedom from state control for various economic enterprises.