But when we come to the possible sequence of events, the loss of Indochina, of Burma, of Thailand, of the Peninsula, and Indonesia following, now you begin to talk about areas that not only multiply the disadvantages that you would subber,...but now you are talking really about millions and millions and millions of people. - President Dwight D.Eisenhower, news conference, April 7,1954 n this excerpt, President Eisenhower is expressing concern about - A trade imbalance with Asia B The spread of communism in Asia c The educational opportunities available in Asia An environmental disaster in Asia

# Explanation:<br />## Step discussing the potential loss of several Asian countries, including Indochina, Burma, Thailand, the Peninsula, and Indonesia.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Next, we need to analyze the options given. The options are: A) trade imbalance with Asia, B) the spread of communism in Asia, C) the educational opportunities available in Asia, and D) an environmental disaster in Asia.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />We need to match the context of the excerpt with the options given. The excerpt does not discuss trade imbalance, educational opportunities, or an environmental disaster. Instead, it discusses the potential loss of several Asian countries.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The potential loss of these countries could be due to the spread of communism, which was a significant concern during the Cold War era. Therefore, the most appropriate B spread of communism in Asia.<br /><br />