At the end of his two terms in office, Ronald Reagan viewed with satisfaction the achievements of his innovative program, known as the Reagan Revolution. This revolution aimed to reduce American people's (36)____ upon the government. He felt he had fulfilled his campaign pledge of 1980 to restore 'the great, (37)__ roar of American progress and growth and optimism'. Ronald Reagan was (38)__ by Republicans in 1980 and chose as his running mate (39)__ United Nations Ambassador George Bush. Reagan won 489 votes to 49 for President Jimmy Carter. On January 20, 1981, Reagan took office. (40)___, only about 69 days later he was shot by a would-be assassin (刺客), but quickly recovered and returned to duty. Moreover, his grace and wit during the erous (41) __ caused his popularity to soar. Dealing skillfully with Congress, Reagan (42) ___ legislation to stimulate economic growth, curb (43) ___, increase employment, and strengthen national defense. He embarked upon a course of cutting taxes and government expenditures．(44)________. In foreign policy Reagan sought to achieve“peace through strength”．During his two terms(45)_______．In dramatic meetings with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev，he negotiated a treaty that would eliminate intermediate．rang e nuclear missiles．By ordering naval escorts in the Persian Gulf, he maintained the free flow of oil during the Iran-Iraq war． Overall，(46)_____________. 请在第______处填上正确答案。