Based on the passage, the author emphasizes the importance of conversation in democracy. They suggest that the framework and rules of democracy, including the amendment process, are designed to encourage dialogue and reflect public views. Therefore, the author would likely support the statement that "The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views" as it aligns with the idea of engaging in a conversation. However, the other statements do not directly relate to the author's perspective on the amendment process or its role in fostering discussion.
If the correct interpretation is to consider which statement relates more closely to the notion of a difficult or easy amendment process, the statement that "The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend" would also resonate with the idea that such a process compels dialogue and consideration.
So, potentially both "The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend" and "The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views" could be argued, but in emphasizing conversation directly related to the ratification of amendments, the first statement is most aligned.