"To our sister republics south of our border, we offer a special pledge: to convert our good words into good deeds, in a new alliance for progress; to assist free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty. A. He is offering help to friendly and democratic nations in our part of the world. His tone is promising.
B. He is stating that the United States will support people and governments in the Americas. His tone is regretful.
C. He is suggesting that other countries are poor. His tone is sorrowful.
D. He is warning other countries that the United States will support peaceful revolutions. His tone is threatening.