Passage 1 (from a 2005 article)

Secretary of State Colin Powell assured America's European allies this week that the Bush administration was not engaging in a "phony consultation" with them about defense. We hope he means it, because Washington's closest global partners have grave misgivings about the administration's plans. Unless Secretary Powell and his colleagues take these concerns seriously, the United States could needlessly strain the Atlantic alliance.

Passage 2 (from a 2005 article)

In his first effort to sell President Bush's defense plan to allies, Secretary of State Colin Powell was unable to convince NATO that any threat against their countries exists.
At a meeting of foreign ministers, Secretary Powell pressed the administration's case for abandoning the 1972 treaty.
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What contrast can be made between the two passages?
A.
Passage 1 is a news story; passage 2 is an opinion piece.
B.
Passage 1 deals with foreign policy; passage 2 deals with domestic issues.
C.
Passage 1 criticizes Powell; passage 2 praises him.
D.
Passage 1 is an opinion piece; passage 2 is a news story.