Question

Which sentence in this excerpt from President Richard Nixon's speech "The Great Silent Majority" contains the thesis statement?

Answer 1

Pick one

Let us all understand that the question before us is not whether some Americans are for peace and some Americans are against peace.

Well, let us turn now to the fundamental issue: Why and how did the United States become involved in Vietnam in the first place?

Fifteen years ago North Vietnam, with the logistical support of Communist China and the Soviet Union, launched a campaign to impose a Communist government on South Vietnam by instigating and supporting a revolution.

In response to the request of the Government of South Vietnam, President Eisenhower sent economic aid and military equipment to assist the people of South Vietnam in their efforts to prevent a Communist takeover.

Answer 2

I would say the first sentence. He is stating his thesis which is that it is not about peace and war.