Flumes Vol. 2 Issue 2 Winter 2017 | Page 104

GENERAL:

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, soldier. We can therefore conclude that we took the right steps to secure our nation’s freedom and that we are on the right course to prevent future threats or attacks.

CLARK:

But that’s not what we…

GENERAL:

(interrupts) Have we been attacked since 9-11?

CLARK:

No, sir.

GENERAL:

Have other countries been attacked?

CLARK:

Yes, sir.

GENERAL:

Has the number of Queda operatives been reduced?

CLARK:

Yes, sir.

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