Len wrote:

I don't argue here about the literal quality of the speech writers of
mr. Reagan. My point is there was a mr Gorbatsjov to address this
speech to.

Occasionally, a good navigator needs to step back and assess his overall
position. This might be a good time for you to undertake such an action.
You might ask yourself if you'd be better off if there never was an
America to rescue Europe from the depths not so long ago.

--
Skipper