Henry Clay's Position on the Annexation of Texas in the Campaign

Henry Clay's position on the annexation of Texas in the campaign of 1844 is best described by which of the following statements?

A) Texas should be annexed immediately regardless of the consequences.
B) Texas should be annexed only when New Mexico was ready for annexation.
C) Texas should be annexed under no circumstances.
D) Slavery should be abolished in Texas prior to annexation.
E) Texas should be annexed if it could be accomplished without starting a war with Mexico.