Read the following excerpt from Margaret Chase Smith's speech Declaration of Conscienсе

Question

I would like to speak briefly and simply about a serious national condition. It is a national feeling of fear and frustration that could result in national suicide and the end of everything that we Americans hold dear. It is a condition that comes from the lack of effective leadership in either the legislative brarich or the executive branch of our governrrient

Which phrase from this excerpt best reflects Smith's distressed tone?

A. executive branch

B. our government

C. effective leadership

D. national suicide

Answer 1

D. national suicide