All of the following are true of Reagan's view of the Soviet Union EXCEPT
Group of answer choices

He continued the trend of Detente and de-escalation begun under the Nixon Administration.

He requested a large increase in the defense budget to confront the Soviets.

Despite his bellicose rhetoric he negotiated several agreements with the Soviets that hastened the end of the Cold War.

He firmly believed that the United States should oppose Communism throughout the world.

He continued the trend of Detente and de-escalation begun under Nixon Administration.

Explanation:

The large increase in the defense budget to confront the Soviets was in contravention with the Detente and de-escalation policies held during Nixon administration and Mr. Reagan believed that United State had to be an actor strong enough to oppose Communism everywhere, where the support to the Contras in Nicaragua or to the Mujahideen in Afghanistan.

d.he wanted to send diplomats to communist countries.