George P. Shultz

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Speaker: George Shultz

Date: December 18, 2002

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George Shultz evaluates the history of his relationship with Ronald Reagan, dating back to his experiences with Governor Reagan in the late-1960s to his six and a half years as Secretary of State in the Reagan administration. Shultz discusses the war in Lebanon, administration policy in Central America, and other major foreign policy topics, but the overarching theme of the interview is U.S.-Soviet relations and the administration's impact on the Cold War. He comments on the deployment of Pershing II missiles, the Reagan Doctrine, opposition to the Siberian pipeline, arms control summits, and other relevant issues, and how these policies, taken together, affected the Soviet government. Shultz also describes Reagan as foreign policy leader, illustrating how he learns and disseminates information, his negotiating skills, and his general opinions on world affairs.

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George P. Shultz

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George P. Shultz

© 2009 Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400406 | Charlottesville, VA 22904 | Phone: 434-924-7236 | Street Address: 2201 Old Ivy Road

© 2009 Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400406 | Charlottesville, VA 22904 | Phone: 434-924-7236 | Street Address: 2201 Old Ivy Road