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Show 1, Jeffries, Islamorada [Section 4] The new president was ringing in the old. A conference call, and there was an Alexander Haig on the line. "General, you mean to tell me the big oilman is down there somewhere off Key Largo fishing. . .in a hurricane?" "Yes Mr. President according to our source he's not actually fishing at the moment but he hasn't come up to the mainland yet, possibly being trapped by--" "An ignorant camel-driving--" "Mr. President the hour grows late; we have Plan A, there's the possibility that--" "Does he realize how much embarrassment he's already caused us?" "The feeling is, we're in touch with the Key Biscayne compound, your hydrofoil is ready. . ." "My boat? Do you know what one of those, ah, babies would set us back if--" "The assessment is the consequences. Without the oil of Irate the industry of this country will literally grind-" "Oh damn it alright. But honestly I hate to risk American lives to save that clown." "Line of duty. If we can put him in the position where he owes. . .ah, you. . .Mr. Ford, Mr. President. . . owes the presidency a favor. . ." |