Question

Which quotation from the text most effectively develops Kennedy’s argument that the United States must maintain a strong military to carry out its promise to defend liberty around the globe?
A"To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations, our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support— . . . "

B"Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms, . . . "

C"For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed."

D"In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger."

Answer 1

Answer: C. "For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed."

Option A states that the United States continues to support the work of the United Nations, one of our best tools to maintain peace.

Option B states that both sides need to agree on a system to inspect and control weapons.

Option C argues that the United States needs to gather more weapons and strengthen its military. Kennedy says that only when the military is "sufficient beyond doubt" (definitely more than what is necessary), can they hope for peace.

Option D claims that very few people in history have been privileged enough to be able to fight for freedom.