I use the word "unprecedented," because at no previous time has American security been as seriously threatened from without as it is today.
What does the information presented in the text reveal about the author's purpose?
A
He hopes to motivate government officials through fear.
B
He wants to impress the danger upon the American people.
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He seeks to create a sense of extreme urgency in his audience.
D
He attempts to build trust in his audience through candidness.