I don’t care if it wrecks the National League for five years. This is the United States of America and one citizen has as much right to play as another. The National League will go down the line with Robinson, whatever the consequences.

—Ford Frick
National League President
1947

Read the quotation on the left, then use it to complete the following sentence.
This statement reflects the

A. support Robinson received from Major League Baseball.
B. harsh treatment Robinson received from Major League Baseball.
C. resentment Robinson received from the Negro baseball leagues.