Can we draw the following hypothesis from the context (see options)? 

Context:

One of the criteria that I think is important in deciding when and if we should ever get involved around the world is whether or not our national security interest is involved, if we can really make the difference with military forces. We tried everything else.

Hypothesis: National security is the most important thing in government.
Options are:
[1]. Yes
[2]. It's impossible to say
[3]. No
[2].