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Reagan in the eyes of different people
After Reagan's death, a senior Russian historian pointed out that Russians had contradictory views on Reagan, and people thought Reagan was "a difficult person to deal with". Only former Soviet President Gorbachev called Reagan a "great president". He was very sad about the death of Mr. Reagan.
Kissinger mentioned Reagan many times in his book Great Diplomacy, including a passage: "Reagan's performance is staggering and impeccable. As far as academic observers are concerned, it is almost incomprehensible. Reagan knew almost nothing about history, and a small part of what he knew was borrowed from him to support his firm prejudice. When you talk to Reagan, you sometimes think: Why do some people think he should be governor or even president? However, as a historian, we must explain how such a mediocre person dominated California for eight years and then dominated the White House government affairs. "
Like Bush, Reagan was unpopular in the Arab world. Reagan was extremely pro-Israel. 1983, a suicide attack occurred in the American military camp in Beirut, killing 24 1 American soldiers and shaking the American ruling and opposition parties. Reagan had to withdraw the US Marines from Beirut. After his death, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Sharon issued a statement saying that President Reagan was a friend of Israel. During his administration, the relationship between Israel and the United States was based on mutual understanding and cooperation.
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Phoenix. com-US President Nixon commented on Reagan: Terrible and uncomfortable.