If I could save the year in without fraying any slaves, I would do it and if I could do it by free all the slaves, I would do it if I could do it by freaking some and leaving others alone I would also do that

Use the passage to answer the question
Based on the quote, what was Lincolns primary goal?
A) Freeing the slaves
B) Punishing the south
C) Preserving the union
D) Not addressing slavery