The answer is B. Repetition
It would be the word "however."
This is a transition word, but also a contrasting word could be "on the contrary," but that is reverting back to the original proposition.
We are all equal, and there is no discrimination between us. We all have rights and can pursue happiness whenever we want. The people own these rights, not the government. The government will only cares about our safety and happiness. Did that help? Hope it did!
