The following key sentence, which was written by Zbigniew Brzezinski, President Carter's National Security Adviser, concludes the section: Let our position be absolutely clear: An attempt by any outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region will be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States of America, and such an assault will be repelled by any means necessary, including military force.
Kalimat utama yang ditulis oleh Zbigniew Brzezinski, Penasihat Keamanan Nasional Presiden Carter, menyimpulkan isi doktrin ini: Kami perjelas posisi kami: Upaya apapun oleh pasukan asing untuk mengendalikan kawasan Teluk Persia dianggap sebagai serangan terhadap kepentingan vital Amerika Serikat, dan serangan tersebut akan ditangkal dengan segala cara, termasuk serangan militer.