Except from from passage 1: "In passing this office to the Vice President, I also do so with the profound sense of the weight of responsibility that will fall on his shoulders tomorrow, and therefore of the understanding, the patience, the cooperation he will need from all Americans." How does the phrase "profound sense of the weight of responsibility that will fall on his shoulders" affect the tone of his speech?
A. It shows the dedication Nixon has to the American people, which develops a hopeful tone.
B. It discusses the guilt that Nixon experiences in his impeachment, which creates a regretful tone.
C. It highlights the critical obligation Ford will have in serving as the President, which conveys a concerned tone.
D. It emphasizes the emotional loss that Nixon feels in handing his presidency over to Ford, which establishes a depressing tone.