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Which statement best describes Nixon and Kissinger's approach to foreign policy?

  1. They refused to negotiate directly with communist governments throughout their years in office
  2. They believed foreign policy should be controlled only by the United States Congress
  3. They sought to abolish secret diplomacy in favor of public negotiations
  4. They often emphasized realpolitik, or practical power politics, over ideological purity
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Correct answer: They often emphasized realpolitik, or practical power politics, over ideological purity

Nixon and Kissinger often practiced realpolitik, focusing on national interest and balance-of-power strategy. This approach allowed them to negotiate with communist China and the Soviet Union despite deep ideological differences.

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