In the Passage, review the underlined sentence on page 2. Which statement
below BEST describes how this figurative
language contributes to President
Roosevelt's meaning?
It implies that the president sees little need to
review economic facts.
It introduces the idea that the country is no
longer struggling economically.
It favorably compares the United States'
economic progress to that of other countries.
It suggests that the president thinks his prior
efforts to improve the economy have worked.