1st. Because I like the man. He was born and educated at the South. He has lived at the North and the West, and therefore has had an opportunity of becoming acquainted with our whole people,—an advantage not possessed by his competitors. He is known and honored both at home and abroad. He has shown his love of his country by unwavering devotion to its interests. –"Professor Hedrick's Defence," October 4, 1856 What does Hedrick imply about other candidates in this excerpt? Check all that apply. They are not true Southerners. They have very diverse experiences. They are popular across the country. They do not understand the other regions. They are not well known in other countries