Russian Bombers nothing to worry about?

The Russians are sending bombers near our airspace and our government claims that it is only an attempt to maintain an "illusion of power".
Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr. claims that "we" aren't really worried and don't intercept every flight as that would "feed into their propaganda".
I guess the Admiral has no understanding of propaganda.
If we ignore the incursions, they will claim we are afraid or cannot afford to defend ourselves.
Protection is more important than propaganda.

I am sure that the Admiral's assurances will be a great comfort to the survivors if the "illusion" of actual attack occurs.