Nor was it, he said, a reflection of veterans' assessment of American-Soviet relations.
Four years ago, the Republican platform took an unremittingly grim view of American-Soviet relations.
The joint mission symbolized a passing thaw in American-Soviet relations.
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And this administration has been building on what was achieved during the Reagan years so that improved American-Soviet relations will last.
The meeting is likely to be closely watched as a barometer of American-Soviet relations.
The sessions came as the Bush Administration was under fire for moving too slowly on American-Soviet relations.
The old agenda of American-Soviet relations was dominated by arms control and regional conflicts.
Apart from taxes, the differences were not great on economic policy, American-Soviet relations, anti-communism and the role of government in society.
He said it was missing opportunities to improve American-Soviet relations.