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"We pursued another of our major objectives: that of seeking means to lessen tensions with the Soviets and ways to prevent war and keep the peace. Now, this policy is now paying dividends–one sign of this in Iceland was the progress on the issue of arms control. For the first time in a long while, Soviet-American negotiations in the area of arms reductions are moving, and moving in the right direction–not just toward arms control, but toward arms reduction. … So, if there's one impression I carry away with me from these October talks, it is that, unlike the past, we're dealing now from a position of strength. And for that reason, we have it within our grasp to move speedily with the Soviets toward even more breakthroughs. … So, there's reason, good reason for hope. I saw evidence of this is in the progress we made in the talks with Mr. Gorbachev."–Ronald Reagan, from his "Address to the Nation on the Meetings with Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev in Iceland," October 13, 1986


How does this excerpt reflect a change in tone from the early years of Reagan's administration? (5 points)


He had made comments attacking the Soviet ability to negotiate.

He had increased defense spending and rejected detente.

He had advocated a return to isolationism as the best defense.

He had suggested that fighting communism was now a wasted effort.

Answer 1

In this statement, Ronald Reagan is discussing the progress made during a meeting with Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev in Iceland. He mentions that one of their major objectives was to seek ways to lessen tensions with the Soviets and prevent war, and that this policy is now paying dividends. He specifically references the progress made on the issue of arms control, noting that Soviet-American negotiations in this area are moving in the right direction and toward arms reduction. Reagan also emphasizes that the United States is now dealing with the Soviet Union from a position of strength, which he believes will allow for even more breakthroughs in the future. He concludes by expressing hope for the future of relations between the two countries.

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