However much our nation's elected officials may argue that they have found a solution to the national deficit and that they can halt soaring inflation, there is no quick fix, and any real chance for economic stability will necessarily take time, compromise, and sacrifice.

A) However much our nation's elected officials may argue that
B) However much our nation's elected officials argue
C) Although our nation's elected officials may argue
D) Although our nation's elected officials argue
E) Even though our nation's elected officials agree that