Final answer:
Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina emphasized the importance of states' rights and the need for the South to have the power to protect itself in response to Mr. Martin's fear of being bound to protect the southern states.
Step-by-step explanation:
In response to Mr. Martin's fear of being bound to protect the southern states, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina emphasized the importance of states' rights and the need for the South to have the power to protect itself. He argued that the South should have an equal right in the acquired territory and that the North should fulfill the stipulations regarding fugitive slaves. Mr. Rutledge's response aligned with the southern position and echoed the concerns of John C. Calhoun, who believed that the South could not remain in the Union if the North did not address their concerns.