Read the excerpt from paragraph 3. Our Constitution is a remarkable, beautiful gift. But it's really just a piece of parchment. It has no power on its own. We, the people, give it power – with our participation, and the choices we make. Whether or not we stand up for our freedoms. Whether or not we respect and enforce the rule of law. America is no fragile thing. But the gains of our long journey to freedom are not assured.

How does Obama create cohesion in this paragraph?

A.
He links important, contrasting ideas with the transition word "but."
B.
He incorporates transitions like "whether or not" that show certainty.
C.
He uses the words "we" and "our" to show connections in the audience.
D.
He speaks in short fragments to create an interesting rhythm.