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"Alan Moran will never occupy the White House," the President said, his voice flat and hard

"No congressional session, no impeachment," said Fawcett "But you can't keep them corralled indefinitely"

"They can't ive the word"

"What about to at Lisner Auditorium?"

"The troops will break that up in short order"

"Suppose the Virginia and Maryland National Guardsround?"

"For how long against veteran soldiers and Marines?"

"Long enough for a great many to die," said Fawcett

"So what?" the President scoffed coldly "The longer I keep Congre

ss in disarray, the more I can accomplish A few deaths are a small price to pay"

Fawcett looked at him uneasily This was not the san for the Presidency that no Aht and die under his administration It was all he could do to act out his role of friend and adviser After aoverly destructive"

"Getting cold feet, Dan?"

Fawcett felt trapped in a corner, but before he could reply Lucas entered the roo a tray with cups and a teapot

"Anyone care for some herbal tea?" he asked

The President nodded "Thank you, Oscar That was very thoughtful of you"