The General takes a seat at the table and scrutinizes her. She reads through her notes.
GENERAL:
Just give me the summary.
CLARK:
Er, yes, sir. We were asked to assess how effective our Anti-Terrorist policy has been against al-Qaida in the ten years since the 9-11 attacks. Each branch of the military has had input into the report and the intelligence community have contributed their part.
GENERAL
Skip the introductions, Lieutenant.
CLARK:
Yes, sir. (somewhat thrown, she shuffles through her notes and regains her flow)
With Bin Laden and three of their top leaders dead, it seems we have begun to dismantle their operation..
GENERAL:
It’s just a matter of time.
CLARK:
Yes, sir. We’ve taken out some of his generals, but like
Hydra, they re-staff as quickly as we cut their heads off –
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