Which statement best compares Nixon's and Kennedy's positions on U. S. economic growth? Kennedy argues that economic growth in the United States is sluggish; Nixon argues that the U. S. economy is growing robustly.

Kennedy wants to slow economic growth to halt inflation; Nixon wants to encourage economic growth to make the United States more powerful.

Kennedy believes that economic growth in the United States will decline without immediate government action; Nixon strongly disagrees.

Kennedy argues that the U. S. government needs to prop up the steel industry; Nixon opposes intrusive government interference.