"In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility-I welcome it."


Which sentence below best paraphrases the passage above?

1. The danger that many see is not real.
   
2. Kennedy will not back down from his duties.
   
3. Kennedy's power will grow and not decrease.
   
4. It's not this generation's job to defend freedom.