Chapter 33 Chapter 31 Ripples and Waves

The morning is the final prep time. Make-up and hairspray make President Lane feel on pins and needles again. At least one barber chair should be prepared.Wren said as Mrs Abbott cut his hair.Well, Arnie, what am I supposed to do with Mr. Downer? He's the type to ask what comes to mind, so you have to think before you answer. I'll do my best, Arnie.Ren frowned and said. You have to emphasize that you are a citizen, not a politician.Maybe that doesn't matter to Downer, but it does matter to the audience tuning in tonight.Van Damme made his proposal, and he was bound to make trouble for the court.

Who leaked it?Ren asked a little angrily. We'll never know, and if you pursue it, it will only end you like Nixon. Why no matter what I do, someone always gets a damn.Ryan sighed, when Mary.Abbott also finished cutting his hair.I told George.Winston is gone, isn't he? You are wiser.If you help an old lady cross the street, a feminist will call you groveling, but if you don't help, someone will say you are indifferent to the needs of the elderly, so find a way to deal with those interest groups.They all have agendas, Jack, and those agendas are far more important to them than you are.Try to offend as few people as possible, but it does not mean that no one will be offended, because doing so will offend everyone.The White House chief of staff explained.

Ren's eyes widened.I get it, I'm going to say something that annoys everyone, and then they'll like me. Van Damme doesn't buy it, and every joke you tell is bound to piss off some people, because for some people, humor is grim, they just don't have a sense of humor. In other words, some people are always looking for something to lose their temper with, and I'm the best target. Got smarter.The chief of staff nodded coldly and said that this was exactly what he was worried about. We have offshore pre-positioned boats in Diego Garcia.Jackson pointed to a point on the map and said.

Is it enough?asked Brittanon. We just rescaled the compilation table What?asked the Minister of Defense. Prepare equipment list.Michael.General Moore, chief of staff of the Army, had commanded a brigade of the 1st Armored Division in the Persian Gulf War.Adding the materials needed for one month of combat operations, this batch of equipment and materials is enough for a full heavy army brigade.Also, we have some troops in Saudi Arabia.Almost all of the equipment is brand new, including M-A World War II vehicles, Bradley combat vehicles and multiple rocket launchers.The new Fire Combat Vehicle will be shipped within three months.He added: Saudi Arabia has been supporting financially.In principle, some of the equipment is theirs, but it is maintained by us, and all we have to do is send our people over and take the equipment out of the warehouse.

If they asked for aid, who would be the first to go? it depends.Jackson replied that the first batch might be an armored cavalry regiment.If there was an emergency, we would airlift men from the 10th Armored Cavalry Regiment in the Naijif Desert; it would only take a day.In order to train troops, the third armored cavalry regiment of Texas or the second armored cavalry regiment of Louisiana were sent. Minister, the Armored Cavalry Regiment is a brigade-level force capable of both offense and defense. It has a large number of sharp teeth, but few tails that are easy to be grasped, and its self-defense ability is extremely strong.But it will have to be carefully considered before sending it out.Michael.Moore explained, adding that a combat support battalion is needed to resupply and repair troops before they deploy for long-term garrison.

We also have an aircraft carrier in the Indian Ocean that is currently anchored in Digo for shore leave.Jackson continued.The atoll is full of people.Rest is very important to them, and they can take the opportunity to stretch their muscles and bones.We also have an F | Sixteenth Air Force Wing in Najif, which is our security guarantee for Israel.Both this regiment and the 10th Armored Cavalry Regiment are quite good.They have been tasked with training the IDF. Soldiers like to train people, Minister, that's what they like to do best.General Moore added. I have to go out and look at these things.Britannon said, as soon as I get the budget thing done, I'll start working on it.Looks like we're going to be exhausted, folks.

Indeed, sir.Jackson agreed, not to the extent of a war, but perhaps to deter the enemy if things went that way. Will there be another war in the Persian Gulf?Tom.asked Donner. I don't think so.The president replied, struggling to control his voice. But we've had bad relations with Iran and Iraq for some time. What's gone is gone, but what's coming can't be missed, Tom.The United States has no reason to hate each other with countries in the Persian Gulf region.Why should we be enemies?the president asked back. So will we talk to the United Islamic Republic?asked Donner.

We have always enjoyed conversations with others, especially to develop friendships.The Persian Gulf is of global importance, and its peace and stability benefit everyone.Too many wars already, what have Iran and Iraq fought?For eight years, each other has paid a painful price.And the conflict between Israel and its neighbors; enough is enough.Now we see a new nation being born, full of businesses, whose citizens have real needs; and fortunately, they have the resources to meet those needs.Good luck to them!If we can help them, we will, because America is always willing to lend a hand of friendship.

At this point they took a break, maybe into commercials.The interview will air tonight at 9:00 pm.Later, Downer turned to his senior colleague John.Plumbow, Plumbow takes over the next phase of the interview. So how do you feel about being president? Ren turned his head and said with a smile: I kept telling myself that I was not chosen, and the time was long and the task was arduous, much more difficult than I imagined.But I'm very lucky, Arno.Van Damme was an organizational genius, as were the various chiefs of staff in the White House.I've also received tens of thousands of letters of support from off Belt Avenue, and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank them and let them know that this has really helped me.

President Rennes, what measures will you take and what reforms will you implement?Plumber asked. John, it depends on what you mean by reformation.My priority is to get the government working, so my job is not to change but to restore.We don't have a Congress yet, not before reorganizing the Senate so I can't come up with a budget yet.I've got the right people to take over the ministries and their job is to make them work effectively. Someone criticized your treasury secretary georgeWinston hastily changed the tax code.Planbo said. All I can say is that I fully support Minister Winston.The tax code is indeed overly complicated and not fair at all.All he has to do is equalize income.In fact, people may be too pessimistic, because the real effect should be that government revenue will increase due to administrative surplus in other areas.

But there are many negative opinions about this degenerate method Lane raised his hand: Wait a minute, John, your wording needs to be corrected.Taxing everyone the same amount is not regressive, and by saying that you are suggesting that the poor are taxed more than the rich.We would never do that, when you bring up this misconception, you are misleading people. But that's what everyone says all the time.Planbo's grammar has not been challenged for several years. That's not right.Jack pointed out that I often say that I am not a politician.John, I just know the truth.Taxing everyone at the same rate meets the dictionary definition of fair.Come on, John, you know how taxes work.You and Tom make more money than I do and your lawyer and accountant go over everything every year.You probably paid the price for tax evasion, right?How did those loopholes arise?That's easy, as long as lobbyists persuade Congress to change the law slightly.Why should Parliament obey?Because rich people paid for it.What was the result?What should be a progressive tax system is rigged and high tax rates for the wealthy are not really enforced.Because these rich people's lawyers and accountants will tell them how to deal with the tax system for their money, and they do bring down the tax system.So, the high tax rate they pay is just a lie, right?Politicians already knew this when the law was passed. Look, can this fool us?No, John, it doesn't fool us.It's a game, nothing more.It's just a game that wastes time, misleads the public, and makes a lot of money for those who make the tax system but where does the money come from?from the people.So George.Winston wanted to change the tax system and we agreed. What happened?Those who play the game and create the tax system use the same misleading language to make it look like we are doing something unfair when these insiders are the most dangerous and harmful interest groups. You don't like this.John smiled. In every career I've had, stockbroker, history teacher, etc. I've always tried to be as honest as I can, and I still am.Maybe some things really need to change, let me tell you about one of them now! Soon all parents in America will be telling their children that politics is a dirty, vulgar, vile business.Your father told you, my father told me, and we accepted it as if it was reasonable and normal.But not like this, John.For years we've all accepted the fact that politics wait a minute, let's define it: political institutions are how we govern our country, make laws, and collect taxes.This is all very important.But we also allow people in the system that we don't normally like or trust.Don't you think it's weird, John? We allow politicians to distort the truth so often that they bend the law to suit their appetites in order to get funding for their campaigns from their sponsors.Some even blatantly lie, but we accept it.The same is true in your profession, but your profession will never allow this kind of thing to happen, right?Neither will the medical, scientific, business, or law enforcement communities. Now there is a problem.The president continued, leaning forward and speaking enthusiastically for the first time.We are talking about our country now, so we should not lower the standard of behavior of the representatives of public opinion but should be higher. We should demand wisdom and loyalty from them.And that's why I'm addressing the nation.John, I am an independent, not affiliated with any political party, my sole purpose is to make things work and benefit people.I swear, and I mean it.Well, I know some people aren't happy with what I've done, and I'm sorry, but I won't change my beliefs for the benefit of special groups.I'm here primarily to serve all the people, not just those with deep pockets. Plumber's joy did not explode.Well, Mr. President, what about civil rights first? As far as I know, the Constitution is colorblind.It is illegal to discriminate against people because of how they look, how they pronounce, their religion or their ancestry, so these laws will have to be strengthened in the future.Law-abiding or not, all are equal before the law.Violators will be punished by the judiciary. Isn't that too idealistic? What's wrong with idealism?Ren asked rhetorically, and, so what if there is an occasional consensus?Instead of having many people working for themselves or their self-interest all day long, why don't we unite as one?Aren't we all Americans before playing other roles?Why don't we work together to find a solution to the problem?We didn't build this country to make people kill each other. Some would say that's the way we fight to get results to ensure fairness.Planbo said. But it also undermines our political system. The crew had to change the camera strap, so they had to stop.Ren looked at the door of the secretary's room expectantly, hoping to smoke a cigarette.He rubbed his hands together, trying to look as relaxed as possible.Even though he finally had the chance to say what he'd been trying to say for years, the opportunity still made him nervous. It's not filming right now.Tom.Donner said, sitting back a little bit, do you really think you can make it? How would you know if you didn't try it?Ren sighed.The government is a mess, we all know that.If no one comes to change it, it will only get worse. At this moment, Donner almost agreed with Ryan.The sincerity of this boy Ren is obvious, but he just doesn't understand. preparation.the producer said. Mr. President, Downer brought up the partner's question. It is said that you are reviewing a list of future Supreme Court justices for submission to the Senate. Yes.Ryan replied. Can you shed some light on this issue? I directed the Ministry of Justice to give me a list of experienced high court judges, and this is currently done, and I am reviewing the list. What kind of person are you looking for?Donna continued. I am looking for competent judges.The Supreme Court is the primary guardian of our country's Constitution, and we need people who understand that role and interpret the law fairly. Strict interpreter? Tom, the Constitution says Congress makes the laws, the executive implements the laws, and the courts interpret the laws; it's called the checks and balances of power. But since ancient times, the Supreme Court has been an important force for domestic reform.Downer said. Not all reforms are good.Scott caused the Civil War, and Ferguson was the disgrace that set our country back seventy years.From a legal point of view, you must remember these, and I am a layman That's why the American Bar Association routinely checks judge appointments.Will you submit your list to the American Bar Association? Won't.Ryan shook his head. First of all, these judges have already broken through layers of barriers to get their status today; secondly, the American Bar Association is also an interest group, isn't it?Yes, they have the right to act for the benefit of their own members.But the Supreme Court is a government agency that makes legal decisions for the benefit of all, whereas the ABA is a private organization that uses the law to make a living.Isn't it a conflict of interest to let the group that uses the law choose the makers of the law?In other fields, this must create contradictions, right? Not everyone thinks so. Yes, and the ABA has a big office in Washington, full of lobbyists.The President agreed, Tom, my mission is not to serve interest groups, but to do my best to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.In order to achieve this goal, I try to find some like-minded people, as the oath says, without any behind-the-scenes dealings. Donner turned around.John? You spent many years in the CIA, right?Plumber asked. Yes.Ryan replied. I work mostly in intelligence, filtering information from all over the place, trying to dissect it for meaning before passing it on to others.Eventually, I rose to Director of Intelligence, and under President Fowler, I became Deputy Director.Then, you know, I served as President During's national security adviser.Lane replied, trying to keep the conversation going. Did you take part in any action?Plumber asked. Well, I was a consultant to the Consultative Group on Arms Regulation and attended many meetings.the president replied. President Wren, it is said that you did more than that, you took part in operations that, uh, killed people in the Soviet Union. Ryan hesitated for a moment, knowing that such hesitation would leave a special impression on the audience.John, for many years, the government's first rule has been never to comment on intelligence activities, and I'm not going to break that rule. But the American people have a right and a need to know who is sitting in this office.Planbo insisted. The government never discusses intelligence activities publicly, and who I am is the purpose of this interview.But the state has to keep certain secrets; and so do you, John.Ryan said, looking straight into the commentator's eyes, if you reveal the secret, you will lose your job, and if the government does this, the people will be hurt. but This topic is over, John.Our intelligence agencies operate under the oversight of Congress, and I have always stood by that law, and will continue to do so.That's all I have to say. The two reporters blinked hard, and Ryan thought, this part will not be broadcast on TV tonight. Bedian needs to choose thirty people, but the difficulty lies not in the number, nor in the dedication of these people, but in their wisdom.He understands the situation, and if there's a surplus of anything in the Middle East, it's terrorists.After much deliberation, he decided that only twenty smart people were needed, and the rest needed to be loyal, including one or two clever overseers.They all have to obey orders and have to be willing to sacrifice, or at least take risks.This is not a problem, Hezbollah still has many people who are willing to tie explosives to their bodies. It's also one of the traditions of the region but probably not the one Muhammad admired, but Bedian wasn't particularly religious and terror was his vocation.For the time being, this meant that Beidean would have a group of people who did what he was told to do, and his orders came from Tayelan. He got the list and made three phone calls, which were passed through confidential procedures.In Lebanon and elsewhere, people are getting ready to go. So, how are we doing, coach?Ren asked with a smile. Walking on eggshells, but I guess you didn't wet yourself.Arnold.Van Damme speaks with a palpable sense of relief that you've slapped the interest group down. Wouldn't it be nice to smash special interests?God, everyone else does it! It depends on what group and what interests, Mr. President.The White House chief of staff paused, but you did a pretty good job and didn't say anything that would make them hype.We'll see how they edit the interview tonight, and then we'll see how Donner and Plumber wrap it up at the end.The last moment is the most critical. The test tubes were sent to Atlanta in a secure container called a hatbox.As its name suggests, the hat box is a very sophisticated device used to hold the most dangerous items and can guarantee absolute safety.It has multiple seals, can withstand strong impacts, and has a biohazard label warning on it.It received great attention during transportation, and the courier delivered it carefully at 9:14 in the morning. The hat boxes are sent to a secure laboratory, where they are inspected for damage, sprayed with a strong chemical disinfectant, and opened in strict accordance with packaging procedures.The accompanying documents explain the need to do so.The virus in these two test tubes was suspected to cause a high hemorrhagic fever, or it could be any disease from Africa, which is to be avoided anyway.After checking the container for leaks, a technician turned it around in the glove cabinet.Nothing was found, but more disinfectant was sprayed just to be safe.These blood samples are about to be tested for antibodies and compared with other blood samples, and the relevant documents are sent to the office of Dr. Lorenz in the Special Pathogens Branch. I'm Gus, Alex.Dr. Lorenz is on the phone. Haven't got any fish yet? Maybe over the weekend, there's a guy in neurosurgery with a boat.We finally got the house up and running properly.Dr. Alexander looks out the window of his office in East Baltimore, which overlooks the harbor leading to Chisapeake Bay; there should be groupers. What's wrong?Gus asked when he saw the secretary come in with a folder. Just checked out a disease outbreak in Saye.Any news? Go, thank goodness, we just missed the moment.This time it came out of nowhere.When Lorenz opened the folder and saw the first page, he paused.Wait, Khartoum?he whispered to himself. Alexander waited patiently.Lorenz always read slowly and carefully.He's an old man, slow to do things, and that's one of the reasons he's such a good experimental scientist.Lorenz rarely makes mistakes, he always thinks twice. We just got two blood samples from Khartoum, the first page of the document is from a doctor named McGregor who works at the British Hospital in Khartoum, where there are two patients, one adult man and the other It was a four-year-old girl.Most likely hemorrhagic fever.Blood samples are now in the lab. Khartoum?Sudan? That's what it says above.Gus affirmed. That's a long way from the Congo!dude. Plane, Alex, don't forget the plane.Lorenz said.If there's one thing that spooks epidemiologists, it's international air travel.The content of the first page is not much, but left phone and fax numbers.Well, we'll have to experiment and see the results. How was the previous blood sample? The determination of the chromosomal gene position was completed yesterday.Sai Ebola virus, Maineca strain, same amino acid as in 1976 and last blood sample. Airborne, grumbled Alexander, infected George.The Westfare kind. That's not confirmed yet, Alex.Lorenz reminded him. George was always cautious, Gus, you know that; you trained him.Pierre.Alexander rubbed his eyes and felt a headache.He needs a new lamp.Let me know any further news, please? certainly.I'm not too worried.The environment in Sudan is harsh for something like this, hot and dry with plenty of sunshine; the virus doesn't survive two minutes in the open air.Anyway, let me talk to the director of the lab, I want to see if I can take a photomicrograph of it myself later today no, maybe tomorrow morning, because I have a medical meeting in an hour. Well, I'm off to lunch too, and I'll talk to you tomorrow, Gus.Alexander put down the phone, got up and walked to the restaurant.He was very happy to meet Kathy again in the queue to buy food.Ryan, and her bodyguard. Hi Professor. How has germ work been doing lately?she asked with a smile. Same old, old old, I need a consultation, doctor.he said, and picked a sandwich from the counter. I am not a virus.But she has seen many AIDS patients, and eye disease is usually the second problem for them.What's the matter? Headache.He said as he walked towards the cash register. oh?Kathy turned and took off his glasses, then held them up to the light.You should clean your glasses occasionally.You probably gained two more degrees, and the astigmatism is severe.When was the last time you measured your numbers?She returned the glasses to him, took one last look at the dirt surrounding them, and immediately understood the answer to her question. oh three Years, you should be very clear.Ask your secretary to call my secretary and I'll check it out for you.Let's eat together? thunder.Altman walked ahead, surveying the surroundings, and then they took a window seat; the other members of the guard also looked around to see that everything was normal. Did you know you might be the right candidate for our new laser technology.We can correct your cornea so that you can achieve normal vision.she told him. is it safe?Professor Alexander asked suspiciously. The only time I'm unsafe is in the kitchen.Professor Wren raised his eyebrows and replied. yes ma'am.Alexander smiled. What's new for you? Well, most of it is being edited, Tom.Tang Na was thinking while typing on the computer.Was he going to add his own perspective, explaining and clarifying the truth that lay beneath Wren's apparent sincerity?The reporter was taken aback by the thought that came to his mind automatically.Downer had been in the business for several years, staying in Washington before being promoted to news anchor.He had interviewed them and knew them; his full rotating blotter contained a card filled with the names and phone numbers of many of the city's most important people.Like any good reporter, he was well-informed.He could pick up the phone and get through to anyone, because the rules of dealing with the media in Washington were simple: You were either the one giving the news or the one being attacked.If you don't engage with the media first, you can quickly find out that your enemies are doing it. Donner's instinct told him that he had never met anyone like President Ryan before, at least not in public. Was it true?The mortal spirit of the phrase I am one of you dates back to the time of Julius Caesar.This sleight of hand and hypocrisy will always lead voters to cast their ballots thinking the guy is really like them when they really aren't.Wren, like everyone else, got promoted at the CIA by playing office politics, which he must have done.He made enemies, formed cliques, and used means to rise to this point, as others did.He found Wren's loopholes in the CIA, but could he really exploit them?Cannot be used in special reports, maybe in news to attract viewers. Donner knew he had to be careful.Although chasing the president is the most fun, there are rules to follow for how to do it, at least the source must be very reliable. Mortal spirit.But an ordinary person wouldn't work in the CIA, or be a spy, would he?Donal is sure Wren must be a spy working in the Oval Office, okay? There are many unknowns about his life.In London, he killed people there; he also killed at least one of the terrorists who attacked his house.As for the fact that he stole a Soviet submarine, it is even more unbelievable.During that time he also killed a Russian sailor; among other things, sources said.Is this the kind of man the American people want in the White House? He tries to give the impression that he is an ordinary person.Consensus This is what the law says I take oaths seriously It's a lie, Donner thought, it must be a lie. Ryan, you're a smart bastard, Donner thought. So what if he's smart, what if it's a lie?Change the tax system, Supreme Court reform, reform in the name of efficiency, Secretary Britannon's activities in the Ministry of Defense be damned. Another startling thought came to Donner's imagination. The CIA and Wren must have played some role in the Capitol incident. No, that would be crazy.Ryan is an opportunist.All of them, all of the people Downer has met in his career.Since his first job in journalism, Downer has covered everything from avalanches to wars, but studying politicians is his specialty and hobby. In fact, they are all the same.Donna looked out the window, picked up the phone with one hand, and flipped through the notebook with the other. Ed, this is Tom.Are those who provide information reliable?When can I meet them?He couldn't see the smile on the phone. Shahaile sat up; this made the young doctor heave a sigh of relief, and the scene in front of him made him very surprised.McGregor believes that the profession needs most is medical skills.He fights death every day, but he doesn't think of himself as a soldier or a heroic knight, at least never deliberately, because death is an invisible enemy but it is always there.As a doctor, his task is to find the hiding place of the god of death, find it and destroy it, and every victory will be shown on the patient's face, allowing you to savor and appreciate it. Things are still not good for Shaheel, but this will pass.Although she could only rely on liquid food, she ate it all.So, despite her frailty, the situation couldn't get any worse.The body temperature dropped, and all signs of life were either stabilizing or recovering. But McGregor doesn't think he should take the credit, at least not entirely.McGregor took her pulse, and he loved the touch, the telekinesis of a heart that was still beating a week later.Under his gaze, she fell asleep, and he gently put her hand down and turned away. Your daughter will make a full recovery.He told her parents, giving them hope; a short sentence and a kind smile dispelled their fears. The mother couldn't bear the impact all of a sudden, as if she had been punched, her mouth was slightly opened, tears welled up in her eyes, and she covered her face with her hands.Dad took the news in what he thought was a more manly way; his face was expressionless, but his eyes couldn't hide his emotion, staring up at the ceiling in relief.Then he took the doctor's hand, and his deep eyes met McGregor's again. I will not forget.the general said to him. It was time to visit Sai Le, and he deliberately delayed this time.McGregor left the room, went into the hallway, and changed into a protective suit.Inside, he saw a failure.The patient is being monitored because the disease has spread to the brain.Dementia is another Ebola symptom, and a somewhat benign one.Seiler's eyes were expressionless, staring blankly at the water pattern on the ceiling.The nurse handed McGregor a form, all bad news.He looked at it, frowned, and wrote an order: Increase the dosage of morphine.One wins and the other fails, and if he could choose which one to save, he would choose that ending, because Sailor is an adult and has some life experience.This life lasted only five more days, and now there was nothing McGregor could do.In these last days, there are limits to what can be done to save some suffering for both patients and medical staff.Five minutes later, he left the room, took off his protective clothing, and walked to the office; he frowned and lost himself in thought. Where did the virus come from?Why did one get through the difficulties, but the other died?What are the things he should know but doesn't know?McGregor poured a cup of tea and tried to think about the success or failure, trying to find some clues that could make the difference between life and death.The same disease, the same time, but two completely different endings, why?