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The Senator lifted his hands in resignation "No heavy votes co up in the Senate My staff can cover for overnment plane, I can leave here early Tuesday and arrive the following afternoon"

"Thank you, George, you're a good scout" The President paused, and then sprang the trap "There is one other thing"

"There always is" The Senator sighed

"I'd like you to inform President Hasan 'm private, under the strictest secrecy, that I will fully cooperate with him in the event he decides to remove Yazid"

The Senator's voice was shocked "Since when does the White House deal in political assassination? I implore you, Mr President, do not lower your office into the slime with Yazid and other terrorists"

"If soht to take Khoo, the Middle East would be a far more peaceful place"

"King George ton and the colonies in 1778"

"Co coive the go-ahead"

"A bad idea," saidd the Senator resolutely "I have grave doubts about such an offer If this leaked out it could shatter your Presidency"

"I respect your advice and honesty That's why you're the only e"

The Senator caved in "I'll do as you ask and gladly brief Hasan on the Library proposal, but don't expect me to sell him on Yazid's murder even if it's deserved"

"I'll see that Hasan's staff is alerted to your arrival," said Nichols, stepping in diplomatically

The President rose fro the end of the conference He shook hands with the Senator

"I'rateful, old friend I'll look forward to your report Wednesday afternoon We'll have an early supper together"

"See you then, Mr President"