Which of the following statements from the selection most clearly represents a concession and a rebuttal? a- Opponents to modernizing our community’s levees argue that the cost is prohibitive, and they see no reason to replace something that does an adequate job.

b- While it is true that new steel and plastics are expensive, investing in our levees now will reduce maintenance costs in the long run.

c- This pattern of reckless spending clearly runs counter to our community’s goal of maintaining a balanced budget and spending responsibly.

d- As surely as hurricanes will continue to strike our community, our resolve to prevent catastrophic flooding must remain firm.