Chapter 673 Bush's Choice
Under President Bush's rage, the staff in the Oval Office were silent and even breathing slightly lighter.
Everyone looked at me, I looked at you, and finally Director I was William Webster and stood up and said carefully.
"Mr. President, we must continue the war. This Gulf crisis is a rare opportunity to control the world's energy supply in the hands of the United States. I believe you know this better than I do."
Bush's face turned pale and nodded. He himself was an oil tycoon and knew very well that the United States' use of force against Iraq had nothing to do with justice.
"If we cannot control OPEC, instead let the Arab League exert its influence in the peace process this time, then the Middle East will inevitably turn to the Arab League next. Then the price of OPEC will be controlled by them, and the oil price will likely rise to 30 to 40 US dollars, until the marginal cost of new energy development. At this price, the Soviet Union will become our most dangerous opponent again. If we give up Iraq, all the achievements of the United States' Cold War so far will be in vain."
Bush finally calmed down here, looked at William Webs and said, "What about your opinion? Saddam has surrendered, what else can he do?"
William Webster's eyes flashed and he gritted his teeth.
He knew that these words were spoken out of his mouth and that Bush would throw them out to take the blame.
However, when he thought about the people who wanted him to say this, he really didn't have the courage to say "no". He was just Director I, not Hoover.
However, now he is the only person in the Oval Office who is qualified to say this. In other words, he is the only person who is qualified to take the blame.
Thinking of this, I really don’t know if I should be happy or depressed.
However, even if you lose the position of Director I, it is not a doomsday for William Webster. The private companies outside have a dog ticket position, and they are waiting for him to choose.
This damn civil servant life, whoever loves to do it should do it? I? After doing this, I can retire.
Regardless of how William Webster is feeling now, he can only show an expression of not caring for his country, and he is just a short time to recite a poem! Is he worthy of reciting a poem?
However, similar to the treatment of that poem, his words today are destined to be recorded in history.
"Mr. President!"
William Webster took a deep breath and said bravely: "We still have 400,000 troops and 1,500 fighter jets in the Gulf. Our ground forces are elite troops who have been confronting the Soviet Union in Europe all year round, and our naval combat power has exceeded the total of Iraq's air force."
"Even if there is no other country, we can punish Iraq!"
In the oval conference room, there was silence.
Bush looked at William Webster in surprise, and the expressions of others looking at him were basically the same as "This is a lunatic".
"Mr. President."
William Webster swallowed and emphasized: "This is a mission entrusted to you by history. The United States needs you to make such a decision, and the people of the United States need you to make such a decision. Although the current public opinion may be a little unfavorable to you, as long as you can control oil prices, the United States will surely win the Cold War. At that time, history will naturally give you the due evaluation."
William Webster's passion did not have any impact on Bush. He was a president. Mr. Bush's ability to deliver speeches and fool people was so superior to him that he was not sure where he was.
However, when William Webster uttered the word "people" in his mouth, Bush was shocked.
He looked at William Webster's face strangely, as if he wanted to see something from his face. What does this "people" mean? Is it simply talking about the people? Or is it meaningful?
Recalling William Webster's background, Bush must not think deeply at this special critical moment. If it is their meaning, then he really cannot ignore it...
Seeing Bush's thoughtful look, White House Chief of Stamp was frightened. He hurriedly stood up and said nervously: "Mr. President, you cannot issue such an order! According to the combat power shown by Iraq, our unilateral actions will definitely cost a lot. We still attack Iraq while Saddam expressed his willingness to surrender. We have no moral advantage. All the families of the US military participating in the war will be regarded as you pushing their families to the battlefield. Then next year's general election..."
Oh, it seems that the male gang can win in next year's election. To be honest, Clinton won't give Mr. Hu a one-ton medal, how can he be embarrassed?
The White House chief of staff is the president's true self-person. Every president will accept his chief of staff, an absolute confidant and confidant, and the person he trusts the most.
Similarly, if the US president replaces people, Stamp will definitely stay away from the White House, the center of power.
Bush was in a dilemma.
Who doesn’t want to sit for another four years as the throne of the US president? This is the most powerful person on earth, and is basically the pinnacle of human cause.
However, in the United States, there is a group of people who cannot afford to offend even if the president is. They decide who can become president and where the country goes.
The energy consortium is Bush's basic foundation, and has offended these big capitalists, and his election next year is also hopeless.
And if an order is issued, the US military will fight unilaterally. Oh my God, this is basically equivalent to political suicide!
The left is dead, and the right is dead. Bush is not President Underwood and does not have the ability to survive in a desperate situation!
Realizing his situation, Bush sat indifferently on the presidential throne for a while. Then he waved his hand and drove everyone out.
After everyone with strange eyes left, Bush showed his reluctant eyes.
He gently touched the president's firm table, touched the nail from the corner of the table to the other, and touched every corner of the table. Then he carefully observed the office that had been working for four years, and everything here seemed to be new!
Look at the sofa, look at the family portraits that just hung on the wall, look at the books on the bookshelf that didn't have time to look at...
Bush knew that he would probably have no chance of this office in the next four years.
Thinking of this, he quietly lit a cigarette. Then he took a deep breath and held the cigarette butt in his hand.
His eyes fell on the American flag behind him, composed of fifty five-pointed stars and thirteen red and white stripes. They represent fifty states and thirteen colonies, as well as courage, truth and justice.
Well, there has never been a place for people on this flag.
No matter how much the soldiers' families cried, they would not hear it. If they could not make their own voice, it would be equivalent to not exist.
Thinking of this, Bush's hand gently stroked the national flag and then picked out a star. His other hand held a cigarette butt and burned a hole in the middle of the star with force.
Since you can't get it, then destroy it!
From the beginning, this was a country built by lies. The founding ancestors of the country were able to deceive the lie of "can't afford to drink tea and rebel" for hundreds of years. Even the whole world believed that tea was not a necessity. If the tax was high, would it be too big to kill people?
This only shows one thing: America has never been a moral saint, and history is not written by saints, but by victors.
In fact, this decision did not make Bush hesitate for a long time, sending troops to the battlefield. All Bush lost was the next four-year term, but the Bush family was still a prominent presidential family. If he offended the energy consortium, the Bush family might have to be removed from the upper class of the United States. Isn’t it very easy to choose?
Half an hour later, Bush, who had recovered his peace, summoned all his aides and cabinet members and announced his decision. He spoke calmly, as if he was telling something that had nothing to do with him.
"I have decided that Saddam's four-point request I will not accept. If Iraq wants peace, it must accept my four-point request."
"One, withdraw from the entire territory of Kuwait within three days. Two, Saddam is handed over to the United States for trial. Three, Iraqi troops are stationed. Four, Iraqi government is disbanded and the United States supervises to re-election in a democratic manner. I can give Saddam another 12 hours of consideration. In 12 hours, the US military will resume its offensive!"
"Check me Schwartzkopf, he should be ready for combat!"
Bush's response to peace negotiations was soon made public to the world. Media from countries around the world even lost their voices in the face of these four requirements.
Everyone doesn't know how to evaluate these four requirements.
If Saddam's peace talks are full of sincerity.
Then Bush's condition is complete humiliation and insincere.
At the United Nations General Assembly during the day on the 15th, the Soviet Union led a vote of Middle Eastern countries to spray a basin of saliva at the US ambassador.
However, the expressionless American ambassador said nothing.
Perhaps the so-called "Sometimes it is embarrassing that the fingerprint of the US president can always be found on smuggled weapons", which probably refers to this kind of time to tear the face.
The Five United Nations National Congresses are really shameless, and no one can do anything about it.
The world situation is like a roller coaster. War had already arrived two days ago, but at night it seemed that it was only one step away from peace. Then in the morning, the world fell back into the abyss of war.
After learning Bush's reply, Saddam persuaded diplomats from all over the world and Mubarak, who had always wanted to do his last effort.
Immediately afterwards, Iraqi troops re-entered their positions.
The radar is turned on and the plane is launched. The Republic Guard enters the offensive position, machine guns, automatic rifles, pistols, and all weapons are ready to be inspired.
Iraqi soldiers have made up their minds to defend their country. Although perhaps, this is of no use.
Chapter completed!