According to the Arguing History video in section 18.6, which of following supports the argument that altruism and self-interest in U.S. foreign policy are not mutually exclusive?
A) Diplomats who enter the foreign service complain that they always have to choose between altruism and self-interest.
B) Politicians who want the United States to avoid foreign entanglements argue that helping others never serves American interests.
C) Altruists who favor U.S. intervention abroad to help people make a broader argument that upholding the rule of law is good for the United States.
D) Isolationists who argue that the United States should put American interests first defend their position on the basis of national self-interest.
Answer: C
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