The answer would be A lengthy speech
It's the third option.
"I love it," she said loudly.
"Yep," I said. "I knew you would."
Whenever someone is speaking, always put quotations around it.
Answer:
A
Explanation:
a is explaining carters point of view and his opinion which is giving a clear statement as to why he thinks it would benefit people in defending themselves. i hope this is correct.