Based on the quote, what can best be inferred about why the United States felt it needed to take the action McNamara mentions, as a response to the placement of weapons in Cuba?
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The threat of an attack on U.S. soil was imminent based on
Cuba's close proximity.
The president wanted to send a clear message to the Soviet government.
The U.S. government wanted to easily take over nuclear missile operations in Cuba.
The Secretary of Defense wanted to prevent the Soviet invasion of Cuba
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Based on the context of the passage, the best inference regarding why the United States felt it needed to take action in response to the placement of weapons in Cuba is:
The threat of an attack on U.S. soil was imminent based on Cuba's close proximity.
This inference reflects the urgent concern that the U.S. government had regarding the direct threat posed by the missiles so close to its borders.
