Given only the information in the passage, with which one of the following statements about competition would those responsible for the antitrust laws most likely agree? A. Competition is essential to consumers' welfare. B. There are acceptable and unacceptable ways for firms to reduce their competition. C. The preservation of competition is the principal aim of the antitrust laws. D. Supracompetitive prices lead to reductions in competition. E. Competition is necessary to ensure high-quality products at low prices.