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The fact is, most assassination attempts take place when the President is away from his customary haunts"

"The President is fir as you work for the President you'll do as you're ordered, same as me

If he wants to row a dinghy alone to Miami, that's his choice"

Fawcett had struck the wrong nerve Lucas' face turned rigid and hetoe to toe with the White House Chief of Staff

"First off, by order of Congress, I don't work for the President

I work for the Treasury Departo his oay My duty is to provide him with the best security with the least inconvenience to his private life When he takes the elevator to his living quarters upstairs, my men and I remain below

But frooes back up again, his ass belongs to the Secret Service"

Fawcett was perceptive about the personalities of the men orked around the President He realized he'd overstepped with Lucas and ise enough to call off the war He knew Lucas was dedicated to his job and loyal beyond any question to the man in the Oval Office

But there was no way they could be close friends-professional associates perhaps, reserved, but watchful of each other Since they were not rivals for power, they would never be enemies

"No need to get upset, Oscar I stand reprimanded I'll infore his mind"

Lucas sighed "We'll do our best with the time left But he must be made to understand that it's imperative for him to cooperate with his security people"

"What can I say? You know better than I do that all politicians think they're i high and alcoholic haze coo like ato shake their hand That's why they're all vulnerable to a killer standing in the right place at the right time"

"Tell me about it," said Lucas "I've baby-sat four Presidents"

"And you haven't lost a one," Fawcett added

"I caan"