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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.