South Carolina immediately secedes from the US after learning of Abraham Lincoln’s election. Which of the following statements represents Georgia representative Alexander Stephens’ views on whether or not GA should immediately secede from the Union?

A. He believes that the election of one man shouldn't cause a state to secede and that Georgia and other Southern states should wait to see what the new president will actually do before reacting.

B. He believes Lincoln is the right choice for president of the United Sates and will bring happiness and propriety to all citizens.

C. He believes that the election of Lincoln will lead to the addition of more slave states in western territories.

D. He secretly believes that slavery is wrong and that Lincoln is the right man to end it once and for all.