In the text, you read this about the healthcare issue during Bill Clinton's presidency: "In 1994, some 37 million Americans had no health insurance. Clinton called for a national system of health insurance for almost all Americans. After heated debate, however, Congress defeated the plan. Many Americans worried that it would be too costly and involve the government too deeply in their lives." Based on this excerpt, which of the following statements is most opposed to Congress’ stance in 1994? A. The national government has a duty to directly protect individual welfare. B. The U.S. economy operates on free-market principles. C. Bill Clinton's plan for healthcare was too costly. D. New federal healthcare laws should not interfere too deeply in the choices people make.