The US President has downsized his country’s nuclear arsenal, helped to…
2017
The US President has downsized his country’s nuclear arsenal, helped to negotiate a deal to halt Iran’s nuclear-weapons programme and led a global initiative to secure radioactive materials. But his legacy on nuclear issues remains uncertain, as the progress in securing nuclear materials has been slow.
Which of the following is an assumption of the speaker?
- A.
There could be a break in the president’s initiative at securing radioactive materials.
- B.
One’s lasting fame depends on the velocity with which one’s initiatives are carried out.
- C.
The deteriorating progress will eventually lead to the failure of the initiative.
- D.
The US can never convince a country to give up its nuclear initiatives.
- E.
None of these
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Correct answer: B
The speaker links the president's uncertain legacy to slow progress in securing nuclear materials. That assumes lasting fame or legacy depends partly on the speed and effectiveness with which initiatives are carried out.