The XYZ affair was a major issue in the 1790s. A slogan in the United States during this time was "Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute!" this slogan meant ?

A ) Americans would pay millions for defense but nothing for bribes.
B ) Americans wanted millions to join the army as volunteers.
C ) Americans would give the French millions of dollars for defense.
D ) Americans wanted French to pay millions for U. S. defense and not one cent less.