Which sentence best reflects the author’s claim in "Children of the Drug Wars” that children are leaving Central America to reach safety?

Question

“Children from Central America have been making that journey, often without their parents, for two decades.”
“By sending these children away, ‘you are handing them a death sentence,’ says José Arnulfo Ochoa.”
“It may be possible to transfer children and resettle them in other safe countries willing to share the burden.”
“Of course, many migrant children come for economic reasons, and not because they fear for their lives.”

Answer 1

The sentence that best reflects the author’s claim in "Children of the Drug Wars" that children are leaving Central America to reach safety is:

“By sending these children away, ‘you are handing them a death sentence,’ says José Arnulfo Ochoa.”

This sentence emphasizes the dangerous circumstances that drive children to leave, highlighting the necessity of seeking safety.