(1) no man thinks more highly than i do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the house. but different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, i hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as i do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, i shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve.

in paragraph 1 of the passage, sentiments most likely means

a)
answers.

b)
emotions.

c)
problems.

d)
thoughts.