Flynn,Vince - Transfer of Power by Flynn Vince

Author:Flynn,Vince [Flynn,Vince]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Political, General, Espionage, Thrillers, Fiction
ISBN: 9780743449243
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 2001-01-01T08:00:00+00:00

26

Back at Langley a lively discussion was under way. General Campbell wanted to broaden their vague mandate by sending two more people through the ventilation shaft. His reason was sound. They knew Aziz had brought a large amount of explosives into the White House, and they now had evidence that Aziz had strategically deployed the devices. Before any type of an assault could take place, those devices would have to be defeated, or, at the very least circumvented. To do that, they needed more information, and that meant getting someone with technical expertise into the White House.

General Campbell and Irene Kennedy had again resumed their huddle with their respective bosses. Campbell stated confidently, “Six has the people and the equipment in place, and no one knows explosives better than they do. One call to Lieutenant Commander Harris and we can have them in the shaft in under five minutes.”

“I’d prefer to have Iron Man look around a little more,” Stansfield said.

Campbell sighed. “I’m not so sure we shouldn’t have let Iron Man take them out a couple of minutes ago.”

Stansfield raised an eyebrow. “It was a very risky play for so early in the game.”

“Yeah, but one that might have been worth it . . . And if we get it again, I’d like to be in a position to increase the odds.”

“So” Flood leaned forward, placing an arm on the table “you want to move these people in immediately.”

“Yes.” Campbell looked at his watch. “It’s almost oh-one-hundred. The sun’s gonna be up in five hours. The sooner we get a clearer picture of what we’re up against the sooner we can end this thing. Plus, like all of our Special Forces personnel, these demo experts are cross-trained. You put two SEALs on Iron Man’s flanks and” Campbell nodded confidently “the next time we get a chance to take out Aziz, we’re not gonna miss.”

Stansfield cautioned, “Right now we have three armed terrorists moving about the mansion in a very surly mood. It might be wise to let them cool down before we start.”

“I agree,” replied Campbell. “We just heard them say they’re gonna check the second and third floors, which should take about twenty minutes. Even if we get our people moving in under ten, it’ll be close to a half hour before they make it in. and besides, they’re coming into the third basement, not the second floor.”

“What about Mitch?” asked Kennedy.

“He can sit tight until Aziz is done checking the second and third floors, and then he can head back down using the elevator.”

Kennedy thought about it for a moment and hone said, “It sounds reasonable to me.”

Both Kennedy and Campbell looked up at Flood and Stansfield. General Flood looked at Stansfield first and then Campbell. “Tell Commander Harris to get his men ready to move, but they are to wait for my order before they cross the fence line.” Campbell and Kennedy went back to their spots, leaving the two older men alone. Flood moved close

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