Which of the following political conclusions is most supported by the events of the Iran-Contra affair?

A. The Reagan administration viewed containing the spread of communism as a higher priority than upholding the laws of the United States.
B. The Reagan administration considered achieving its domestic economic goals more important than advancing its foreign policy positions.
C. The Reagan administration was committed to reducing federal spending even at the cost of reducing American influence internationally.
D. The Reagan administration was willing to anger its conservative base in order to pass legislation that required support from liberals.