Question

Which statement best summarizes the central idea in this excerpt? All other countries need to know that we will fight them at any cost to maintain our liberty. We value our allies, but we will go our own way if they do not agree to work with us. The only way to achieve success is to fight for the things you believe in, such as freedom. We will do whatever it takes to preserve our freedom, but will get more done working together.

Answer 1

Answer:

We will do whatever it takes to preserve our freedom, but will get more done working together.

Explanation:

In his 1961 Inaugural speech, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy gave an impassioned plea to a call for public service and the need to work together for the development and liberty of the great nation of America. Putting on an emotional appeal, he pledges loyalty and subservience to the nation and also asks the people "ask not what your country can do for you, —ask what you can do for your country."

In the given excerpt, he builds an emotional pillar where he suggests his pan to strongly stand for what is right and to work towards "assur[ing] the survival and success of liberty". He pledges loyalty to any nation who wishes the same thing, stating "United, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures". But for those who do not stand with them, he also pledges to do whatever it takes to preserve the freedom and liberty of his people.

Thus, the correct answer is the last option.