If they were to succeed, the United States would be
numbered among their principal victims. It must be clear
to everyone that the United States cannot - and will not -
sit idly by and await foreign conquest. The only question is:
What is the best time to meet the threat and how is the
best way to meet it?
Which phrase is most clearly meant to evoke fear in the listener?
O A. foreign conquest
OB. sit idly by
C. only question is
D. meet the threat