Question

improving foreign relations

\you know, we americans have always preferred dialogue to conflict, and so we always remain open to more constructive relations with the soviet union. but more responsible soviet conduct around the world is a key element of the u.s.-soviet agenda. progress is also required on the other items of our agenda as well - real respect for human rights, and more open contacts between our societies, and, of course, arms reduction.\
-ronald reagan, 1987

read the excerpt from the 1987 state of the union speech by reagan.

what conditions does reagan set for improved relations between the ussr and the united states? choose three correct answers.

reduction of arms
openness
respect for human rights
armed conflict

Explanation:

Analyze the speech excerpt

The excerpt from Ronald Reagan's 1987 State of the Union speech states:

• "...more responsible Soviet conduct around the world is a key element..."
• "...real respect for human rights..."
• "...more open contacts between our societies..."
• "...and, of course, arms reduction."

Match conditions to options

• "reduction of arms" matches "arms reduction" (Correct)
• "openness" matches "more open contacts between our societies" (Correct)
• "respect for human rights" matches "real respect for human rights" (Correct)
• "armed conflict" contradicts "preferred dialogue to conflict" (Incorrect)

Answer:

• reduction of arms (Correct answer)
• openness (Correct answer)
• respect for human rights (Correct answer)
• armed conflict