In this president's inaugural address he declared secession to be wrong; but he also promised that he would "not interfere with the institution of slavery where it exists." This president's stance on secession and slavery reflects:
a) A commitment to preserving the Union at all costs
b) A willingness to compromise with Southern states on key issues
c) Support for states' rights and limited federal intervention
d) Concerns about alienating pro-slavery factions in the South