George Bush and US response

Question 1

What did Bush realise had to happen for US-Soviet relations to be managed?

Answer 1

Essential Gorbachev remained strong in the USSR
-USA should do nothing to undermine stability of his position as Soviet leader
-‘I don’t want to put a stick in Gorbachev’s eye.’

Question 2

How did Bush manage decision between world peace and Soviet influence?

Answer 2

Bush essentially chose world peace the undermining of Gorbachev