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"Their efforts on behalf of the people of Sonora will not go unappreciated They will be compensated"

It was an obvious fish story and nobody in the rooht it

Adhest Aave hi with our nation's President to events occurring in our neighbor to the south, and infor their feet on the investigation and throwing up a shlevel representatives I need not re up for review by Congress When our representatives are inforues, and how you cooperate with criled art, they may find it difficult to continue our mutual trade relations In short, senor, your President wild have a major scandal on his hands"

Matos's eyes behind the glasses were suddenly stricken "There is no need for so strong a response over a reement between our two countries"

Pitt noticed thin beads of perspiration on the Mexican official's head He turned to his boss from NUMA "I'm hardly an expert on executive politics, Admiral, but what do you want to bet the President of Mexico and his cabinet have not been informed of the true situation?"

"I suspect you'd win," said Sandecker "That would explain e're not talking to a major player"

The color had drained from Matos's face, and he looked positively sick "You misunderstand, my nation stands ready to cooperate in every way possible"

"You tell your superiors in the National Affairs Department," said Pitt, "or whoever you really work for, that they aren't as sht"

"The er "We'll consider our options and inforovernment of our actions this time tomorrow"

Matos tried to retrieve a shred of dignity He stared balefully and when he spoke his voice was quieter "I must warn you of any attempt to send your Special Forces into Mexico--"

Sandecker cut hiresswoman Smith andbetween Mexicali and Calexico unharet hurt"

"You do not have the authority to make threats"

"Once I tellS hoill react"

Matos looked horrified "But that is a total lie, an absurd fabrication"

Sandecker smiled icily "See, I kno to invent situations too"