"Yet the vows of this Nation can only be fulfilled if we in this Nation are first, and, therefore, we intend to be first."

Based on this excerpt, which of the following would Kennedy have been most likely to say regarding the importance of being first?

"America vowed to lead other nations in all areas, but only if they promised their support."

"This nation has a cultural and historical mandate to be the leader in space exploration."

"To be viewed as a national leader, America must vow to outperform all other nations."

Question

"Yet the vows of this Nation can only be fulfilled if we in this Nation are first, and, therefore, we intend to be first." 

Based on this excerpt, which of the following would Kennedy have been most likely to say regarding the importance of being first?

 "America vowed to lead other nations in all areas, but only if they promised their support."

 "This nation has a cultural and historical mandate to be the leader in space exploration."

 "To be viewed as a national leader, America must vow to outperform all other nations."

anonymous · Answer

or

 We will lose our standing as a national leader if we fall behind in space exploration."