The speaker most likely says this to C. to explain why the US government's bargaining methods are strange. The speaker points out the incongruity of expecting concessions from those who are merely defending their rightful claims against invasions, highlighting a perceived injustice in the negotiation process.
Read the excerpt from "Money to Us Is of No Value."
You have talked to us about concessions. It appears
strange that you should expect any from us, who have
only been defending our just rights against your
invasions.
Why does the speaker most likely say this?
A. to express concern the US government will not
concede to the tribes' demands
B. to emphasize that the land in question rightfully
belongs to the tribes
C. to explain why the US government's bargaining
methods are strange
D. to persuade the US government to stop invading the
tribal land
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