Sam is moving toward the end of his speech to members of his town's chamber of commerce. He has been talking about the problems many local small businesses are having with rents and taxation. A lot of them have been forced to close recently. As a local businessman himself, it is a topic he feels strongly about the topic. He says: "That's the problem. So, what's the answer? Do I really need to spell it out? Lower the costs! I know change isn't easy but, as the proverb says, you can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs!" Which part of his conclusion represents his thesis?

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Sam's thesis or main argument is that the solution to the problems faced by local small businesses is to lower the costs. This is directly stated in his conclusion.

Sam Is Moving Toward the End of His Speech to Members