Which phrase did Ronald Reagan famously use to describe the Soviet Union?
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Correct answer: The evil empire
Reagan called the Soviet Union an 'evil empire' in a 1983 speech. The phrase reflected his strongly anti-communist approach during the early part of his presidency.
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