[do the dhue]

Even though Gorby and the Russian didn't like Reagan's answer, they admired him and respected him for his courage to say no to them. You are right and I know Gorbachev respected Reagan. Also, Gorbachev said that he knew he was beat when Reagan stood his ground.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

I would have loved to see a Presidential debate with Reagan with Gore or Kerry ( or even Edwards ) it would have been a classic, Reagan would have beaten them hands down.