Read the following excerpt from FDR's first inaugural address:
We face the arduous days that lie before us in the warm courage of the national unity; with the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious moral values; with the clean satisfaction that comes from the stern performance of duty by old and young alike. We aim at the assurance of a rounded and permanent national life.
What is the effect of the use of "we" and "us"?
A. It hides FDR's real belief that Americans cannot be trusted to know what's good for them.
B. It softens FDR's request that Americans make sacrifices for the greater good.
C. It shows that FDR is actually above his listeners.
D. It highlights the value of worldwide collaboration to end the economic depression.