"William W. Johnstone - Ashes 02 - Fire In the Ashes" - читать интересную книгу автора (Johnstone William W)

When Lowry had called President Addison, Aston had laughed at him.

Lowry knew the military would refuse when he asked them for help. The bastards had said, and Lowry's
informants had relayed the news to him, that the military would not lift a finger against Raines.

Lowry turned slowly to face the military. тАЬThis nation,тАЭ he said, тАЬis on the verge of civil war, and you tell
me some drivel about repelling foreign invaders.What foreign invaders? There isn't a power on the face
of this globe strong enough to even consider the idea of attacking us. Now ... you men listen to me. I
want those ... these Rebels stopped, and by God, you people,тАЭ he pointed his finger at all the military
men, тАЬare going to stop them."

тАЬNo, sir,тАЭ General Franklin stuck out his chin. тАЬWe are not."

Al Cody paled at this, fighting back hot anger welling up inside him. He remained silent.

Lowry sat back in his chair and stared at the Joint Chiefs. He returned his gaze to the Marine. It was
very quiet in the room. When the VP spoke, his words were barely audible. тАЬWould one of you men
mind clearing that up just a bit?"

Marine Corps looked at Navy, and Navy glanced at Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, receiving a
slight nod from each man. Admiral Calland lit a cigarette and leaned back in his chair. тАЬMay I speak
frankly, Mr. Vice President?"

тАЬBy all means, Admiral, please do."

тАЬMr. Lowry, we are all aware of the feelings that exist between you and the president. We are equally
aware of the power play now going on in the capitol. The military had to take control of this nation back
in тАШ88тАФI hope to God we won'tever have to do that again. And right now, sir, we have no intention of
doing that. But...тАЭ he let his words with the implied threat trail off into silence.
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The admiral tapped his cigarette ash into the ashtray on Lowry's desk. тАЬNow then, Mr. Lowry, the
Rebels have no beef with the military, and we have none with them. We are not attacking any of their
basesтАФeven though we know where most are locatedтАФand they will not attack any of our bases."

тАЬThen you all have been in communication with the Rebels?тАЭ Cody asked, his face flushed with anger.

тАЬWe have."

тАЬTraitors!тАЭ the FBI director shouted.

General Franklin looked at the man. тАЬHow would you like me to slap your fucking teeth down your
throat?"

Cody leaned back in his chair. He not only knew the Marine could, but would do just that. He was
somewhat afraid of career soldiers, having never served in the military himself. Old football injury.