What They Said
Gorbachev: "As we see it . . . habitual stereotypes stemming from enemy images have been shaken loose."
What They Meant
At last you've abandoned that "evil empire" stuff.
What They Said
Reagan: "Mr. General Secretary, we know that on matters of great importance we will continue to differ profoundly."
What They Meant
I'm not giving up Star Wars.
What They Said
Gorbachev: "Our dialogue . . . has, however, so far been moving much more slowly than is required by the real situation."
What They Meant
If you don't give up Star Wars, I'll just have to...