Read the excerpt from President John F. Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address.
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty.

This much we pledge—and more.

To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do—for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.

Which statement best summarizes the central idea in this excerpt?
A. The United States will oppose any nation that wishes it harm and will pay any price to ensure the success of liberty.
B. The United States pledges loyalty to old allies with shared cultural and spiritual origins, emphasizing the importance of unity in facing challenges.
C. The United States is divided and unable to face powerful challenges due to cultural and spiritual differences with old allies.
D. The United States is willing to bear any burden to ensure the survival and success of its own nation.