Should we applaud this man's reform program or remain skeptical of what lies behind it? Whatever the truth about Gorbachev, it's clear our next president will need uncommon strength, skill, and understanding to cope with a dangerous world. Gorbachev is the most clever Soviet leader since Lenin. And we must be equally skillful in protecting the American interest when we negotiate with him. Of all the presidential candidates, which do you want on our side of the table? The stakes couldn't be higher.

Should we applaud this man's reform program or remain skeptical of what lies behind it? Whatever the truth about Gorbachev, it's clear our next president will need uncommon strength, skill, and understanding to cope with a dangerous world. Gorbachev is the most clever Soviet leader since Lenin. And we must be equally skillful in protecting the American interest when we negotiate with him. Of all the presidential candidates, which do you want on our side of the table? The stakes couldn't be higher., f0dfabeecc398199930133d4b5c54a1f. Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections. https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/digital_objects/60268 Accessed November 05, 2026.