[RightOnTheLeftCoast]

"Or the collapse of the Soviet Union, which was brought about in large part by Reagan's leadership."

In large part? Try entirely, completely, utterly, wholly.

[Starboard]

You have to give some credit to Nixon for opening communication channels with the Soviet Union. That was a bold step at the time that established a foundation for trade and more openess with the Soviet Union. IMO this greater exposure to the West was a factor in the eventual decline of the Soviet Union.