From 1991 to 1995 the United States had been reluctant to act in Bosnia.
But after Srebrenica [massacre in Bosnia and Herzegovina], President Bill
Clinton knew that although the American people would not like it, the United
States could no longer avoid involvement there. Thus began the diplomatic
and military policy that led to the Dayton accords, to peace in Bosnia and,
four years later, to the liberation of the Albanian people in Kosovo from
Slobodan Milosevic's oppression....
Source: Richard Holbrooke, "Was Bosnia Worth It?", Washington Post, July 19, 2005
Based on this passage, what was a major reason for President Clinton's decision?
A.
defending human rights
B.
obtaining supplies of natural resources
C.
acquiring new territories
D.
establishing a military alliance