Since the dawn of the atomic age, we've sought to reduce
the risk of war by maintaining a strong deterrent and by
seeking genuine arms control. "Deterrence" means
simply this: making sure any adversary who thinks about
attacking the United States, or our allies, or our vital
interests, concludes that the risks to him outweigh any
potential gains.
-Ronald Reagan
1983
According to this excerpt, what does Reagan believe is
the best way to reduce the risk of war?
O signing ironclad agreements
O building up a powerful military
O bringing an end to the arms race
O speaking out against communism