Question

read the following excerpt.
\it is in that spirit, the spirit of 76, that i ask you to rise and join me in a toast to chairman mao, to premier chou, to the people of our two countries, and to the hope of our children that peace and harmony can be the legacy of our generation to theirs.\
— president richard nixon, toast on his visit to china, february 25, 1972
what does the quotation reveal about nixons goals in visiting china?
a. he wanted to learn more about chinas system of government.
b. he wanted to propose an exchange of economic and political ideas.
c. he wanted to show the superiority of american culture.
d. he wanted to stabilize relations and foster goodwill.

Explanation:

The quotation focuses on toasting Chinese leaders, the people of both countries, and hoping for peace and harmony as a legacy for future generations. This directly points to building positive, stable ties between the two nations, rather than studying governance, exchanging specific ideas, or asserting cultural superiority.

Answer:

D. He wanted to stabilize relations and foster goodwill.