Read the following passage from "Sharing in the American Dream" by Colin Powell. Then, answer question that follows. So today, we gather here today to pledge that the dream must no longer be deferred and it will never, as long as we can do anything about it, become a dream denied. That is why we are here, my friends. We gather here to pledge that those of us who are more fortunate will not forsake those who are less fortunate. We are a compassionate and caring people. We are a generous people. We will reach down, we will reach back, we will reach across to help our brothers and sisters who are in need.

Which of the following best states the author's attitude and beliefs about Americans?

a Everyone should pursue the American dream alone.
b The less fortunate demand to be helped by the more fortunate.
c Americans believe in helping those who need help.
d It is critically important to help family members.