Read these sentences from paragraph 4.

If we do refuse to allow the rich, desirable, and important Hawaiian Islands permission to become a part of our territory, it will be an act of utter recklessness and indifference in respect to our interests as a nation and our welfare as a people. It is certain that our duty to ourselves requires us to accept this offer.

Why does the language of these sentences make an effective closing to Bingham's argument?

A
Words like "rich" and "welfare" emphasize the economic disparity between the audience and islanders.

B
Words like "recklessness" and "indifference" humiliate the audience members who oppose annexation.

C
Words like "duty" and "nation" call upon the audience's higher values in the matter of Hawaii.

D
Words like "permission" and "respect" remind the audience that they must honor the islanders' wishes.