The author most likely included paragraphs 1 through 3 in order to show that he thinks releasing the report was a sensible thing to do to protect American interests, will cause the public to protest the actions it details, will ease tensions between the U.S. and other nations, or was an illogical action made by U.S. leaders?
1) was a sensible thing to do to protect American interests
2) will cause the public to protest the actions it details
3) will ease tensions between the U.S. and other nations
4) was an illogical action made by U.S. leaders
