Chapter 688: Intelligence Information Part Two (1/2)
The president gazed at Jerry and all of the sudden, a stiff tension started to arise between the two. Not only them, but with the exposure of this secret mission, those members of the democratic forces suddenly became sensitive on this matter as well.
The ones who were most excited were actually the Republicans who had been in a rivalry with the Democrats all this time.
They felt that Jerry was too good at creating a scene.
But they liked it.
“Senator Jerry is right, there is a lack of consideration in this action.”
The president felt he was on the edge of the cliff.
He rejected the republican’s accusation on the spot and said with a strong attitude. “Now that it’s made public, let me be frank about the benefits involved. I must get my hands on the Land of Mercenaries!”
If the M Nation could really take over the Land of Mercenaries, then it would be a happy ending for all of them since they would benefit from the nation’s benefits. Although the two parties were in rivalry with each other for all these years, it was some rich people’s game in the end. If anyone could get the Land of Mercenaries, then all of them will benefit, with the only difference being who was going to get more pieces of the cake.
“Continue.” The opposing Republican gestured for the president to continue.
The president looked around at all the members and said resoundingly, “In terms of the first defeat, I admit that it was an oversight of the harsh climate and environment in the Land of Mercenaries. Gentlemen, what I want to say is that it is far more complex and dangerous than we thought, and the hardship the soldiers faced with the terrain and environment was no less difficult compared to the Vietnam war!”
Jerry snickered. “So you’re saying, the defeat was expected? Or that we were bound to lose in this war? If so, then why did you send the troops there to die? You’re not respecting their human rights!”
The president shouted out emotionally. “Those who achieve great things are not bound by small things! It should be clear to everyone sitting here how much we are willing to pay for crude oil! The M Nation exceeds and leads all other countries in every aspect, except for crude oil, which has been held back by the Middle East. Therefore, crude oil and mineral resources are a political mission for us. Even if I wasn’t the president this term, any of you would try to do something about it. Therefore, I don’t think anyone here would disagree with paying a little price in exchange for a justifiable reason to enter the Land of Mercenaries and station troops there. We can use this opportunity to take control of the situation in the Land of Mercenaries, to enter as peacekeeping troops for those natives who fear for the destruction of their homeland in this war.”
The peacekeeping force would be led by the UN Special Forces, with the responsibility of stopping the war and enforcing truce.
M Nation’s military presence would be rejected by other countries, but no one would object to having the peacekeeping force enter the war zone.