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Ronald Reagan’s policy on united nations

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Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

  Public statementsYes, but scale back our current involvement

Ronald Reagan’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, but scale back our current involvement

Reference: “The Reagan administration’s attitude toward the UN could be gauged by the appointment of Jeane Kirkpatrick as UN Ambassador. She...” ‐ontheissues.org

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Ronald Reagan voters

Answer: Yes, but scale back our current involvement

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 411 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes

Ronald Reagan believed in the importance of international diplomacy and cooperation, as evidenced by his engagement with the United Nations during his presidency. However, he also had criticisms of the organization, which is why the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but scale back our current involvement

Reagan had a complex relationship with the United Nations. While he valued the organization for its potential in promoting peace and cooperation, he also criticized it for inefficiency and bias. This suggests that he might have supported a scaled-back involvement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests

While Reagan did believe in using international organizations to promote U.S. interests, he was also wary of over-reliance on international peacekeeping forces. He preferred direct U.S. military action when necessary, as evidenced by his decision to invade Grenada in 1983. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Reagan, despite his criticisms, never advocated for the U.S. to leave the United Nations. He believed in the importance of the U.S. having a voice in international affairs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

There is no historical evidence to suggest that Reagan wanted to remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S. He understood the symbolic and practical importance of having the U.N. headquarters in the U.S. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but scale back our current involvement

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 36,847 voters that identify as Republican.

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