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Chapter 1449 Kennedy's Highlight Moment (Second Update, Please Subscribe)

11 month.

On this day, the sky over Washington was covered with dark clouds, which seemed to foreshadow something ominous. Heavy snow had already covered the entire city, and it looked like it would continue to fall. Five or six inches had already fallen two nights before.

Although Washington has had heavy snow in previous years, this year's snow obviously came earlier and heavier than in previous years. A snowstorm that hasn't happened in decades seems to be on the way.

Although the snow is heavy, for the people in Washington, what they care about is not the snow. Every year from October to November is the busiest time of the year in Washington.

Various meetings and discussions are held continuously in the Capitol and in various departments.

In Washington, it's not just the politicians on Capitol Hill who care about politics. In fact, ambassadors from various countries care about everything here even more than the politicians on Capitol Hill.

After all, as the first on the blue planet, the changes in the White House and Capitol Hill will definitely affect many countries. It may affect the fate of some countries, and it may also affect the aid of some countries.

American aid is very important to both rich and poor countries, and the amount of aid obtained is directly related to the future and destiny of ambassadors.

For this reason, the most important thing for staff at embassies of various countries in Washington is how to grasp Washington’s trends and intelligence.

Because of this, as an agent of the Investigation Department, Millen comes into contact with all kinds of people in his daily work in Washington. Of course, his public identity is just a lawyer and a registered foreign interests representative in Washington, the so-called lobbyist.

In the United States, this is a legal profession.

As a lobbyist, his daily job is to move between politicians and various officials in Washington, including not only civil servants but also some generals.

His hard work was worth it. After repeated entanglements and compromises, the various forces in Washington were able to get what they wanted. On this basis, the two sides reached a consensus and waited for the day when the new year's foreign aid budget would be officially announced. What remained was minor repairs and no major operations would be carried out.

In Washington, the web of forces is so vast that it would make anyone feel in awe.

This force is scattered. The donkey and the elephant each represent their own interests, and there are also differences in interests among themselves. As for the military, it is also a very influential party here. After the end of World War II, the sudden expansion of military power was not limited to the Pentagon, but with the retirement of soldiers, it penetrated into various departments. Whether it is Congress or the government, he can be seen.

So, for Murren, he maintains close relationships not only with those Capitol Hill tumblers who have their own spheres of influence in Congress, but also with a group of Pentagon officials.

Just like now, the general in front of Miren is the one in charge of foreign aid at the Pentagon.

"The Pentagon agreed?"

As soon as the two met, Millen asked directly, he was referring to the aid for the new year. Although there is a special department in charge of foreign aid, the Pentagon still has a great influence on military aid.

It is now November, the time to formulate next year's aid and the busiest time for lobbyists in various countries. The topic they are talking about now is next year's aid.

"You know, the Pentagon has never been opposed to strengthening your armaments. After all, you are at the forefront of the confrontation."

Strengthening the allies is in the interest of the military, so why would the Pentagon object? And they are willing to spend money where there is more return.

"But you have to be clear that the White House is not willing to increase its aid to you."

The general looked at Miren in front of him and spoke in a straightforward tone.

"The White House seems to have some opinions about you, so under this situation, we can only maintain the same level of aid as last year,"

This is a very helpless reality. If you want to get assistance from Washington, all aspects must be coordinated at once. Otherwise, you will definitely be affected.

"Alas! Even so, we must also see that the United States should spend money on more worthwhile things, rather than wasting money on things that do not bring any benefits. The United States has sufficient financial resources, but it cannot afford all kinds of squandering."

Mirren once emphasized that
"We are not like France. They are jumping back and forth, and even flirting with the Soviets. We have always been called the right hand of the free world. It is well known that we are very resolute in defending the free world. I hope you can understand this, General."

In fact, Millen knew very well that if the White House had any objections to Chang'an, it would never increase its aid to Chang'an, and with the economic development there, it would be impossible for the United States to continue to increase its aid, and they would reduce it.

After all, as Kennedy said, they cannot provide as much aid as their friend whose economy is second only to theirs in the world, so they need to use the aid in more places.

“So we have tried our best to maintain the amount of aid from last year. That’s because you are such important friends.”

The general said, looking at Miren in front of him.

"You know, no country can occupy all aspects, and it always has to leave some soup for others."

"Well, that's all we can do. We can increase cooperation in other areas. Who knows?"

Miren shrugged helplessly. Since the current situation could not be changed on this topic, he changed the topic and said:
"The US election warm-up has already begun, right? Both parties are holding rallies now, right?"

"Yes, according to our general opinion, Kennedy has a huge advantage."

The general replied.

"Oh, yes!"

When Mirren heard this advantage in my judgment, he felt sincerely relieved.

"I believe so."

In this way, the two of them had dinner and chatted. After dinner, when Mirren saw the general off, he gave him another business card.

"General, this company hopes to meet with you at the right time."

After receiving the business card, the general smiled and said:

"Thank you, Mirren."

The general will retire soon. After he retires, he will go to this company. The company will offer him a very suitable annual salary, and of course bonuses. As a senior executive of the company, he only needs to go to the company a few times a year at appropriate times. At the same time, the company will also arrange a house and a yacht for him in Florida. Even the expenses of the servants in the villa will be paid by the company. Of course, that is the welfare of the company's senior executives and a normal expense.

In a word, they will give appropriate compensation to thank him for his care in the past days, and everything is legal and there is nothing wrong with it.

This is the other side of the United States, a country that appears clean, but in fact, all crows are black and no one is cleaner than anyone else.

When the general was about to get in the car and leave, he glanced at Miren in front of him, thought for a moment, and said:

"Mirren, our policy towards Saigon may change in the near future, and we will increase our investment there."

Increase investment in Saigon?

Hearing this, Miron was stunned. As someone who had been active in Washington for many years, he was well-informed. He couldn't help but mutter to himself in confusion:
"Hasn't the White House decided to gradually reduce its investment in Saigon? Why is the Pentagon increasing it?"

Although he was a little confused, Milen still informed the country of the news as soon as possible. After all, the news revealed by the general was extremely important information in itself.

……

Meanwhile, in the Oval Office.

At this time, Robert Kennedy, like his brother, was extremely proud.

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Although the black riots that swept across the country made the United States lose face in front of the whole world, by suppressing the riots, Kennedy not only gained a higher approval rating, but also stabilized the turbulent situation in the United States. Once upon a time, the turmoil caused by racial discrimination had been plaguing the United States in the past few years.

But now, with the riots quelled, all the problems are over.

The blacks were once again transformed into the docile little sheep they had always been—farm tools.

Of course, on the other hand, the United States has also been widely criticized in the international community.

"The Soviet Union actually asked the United Nations to send observers to the prison to inspect and ensure the rights of the imprisoned blacks..."

Kennedy couldn't help but sneer.

"What role did the Soviets play in this incident? Don't they know? Without their incitement, this would just be a riot. Now they are brazen enough to say they want to send observers."

"From an international legal perspective, they can indeed make this request."

Robert Kennedy replied with a wry smile,
"After all, we sent them to prison for treason through military courts."

Compared with ordinary courts, the trial process of military courts is simpler and more efficient. However, even so, the trial of hundreds of thousands of people will take at least more than a year.

Kennedy snorted and said, "If they want to send observers, they can. First, let our observers enter their prisons and mental hospitals. How many mentally ill people have they imprisoned in the past few years?"

"Is that how we respond to them?"

Robert Kennedy asked his brother. Like most younger brothers, he trusted his brother very much and they had a very good relationship.

"Don't respond to them yet. Wait until I come back."

Kennedy thought about it and decided not to react too quickly.

"The Soviets are just causing us trouble now. There is no need to pay attention to them immediately."

Next year is the election year, so Kennedy has focused on his re-election since this year.

Although he won the support of western states through private prisons and the support of the South through suppressing blacks, he still had to get close to voters and win as much support as possible.

“Lyndon, you’re from Texas.”

Before leaving the White House, Kennedy talked with Vice President Lyndon Johnson about the events in Saigon. Because they had learned about the coup before it happened and agreed with the Saigon military's actions, they felt a little regretful about Ngo Dinh Diem's ​​death.

"Well, at least the mess there can be over now! I think Yang Wenming will do better."

"Yes, Mr. President, I am also optimistic about the situation there!"

This is the owner's attitude towards the dog.

Later, they talked about the trip again, and Kennedy said:
“This time I went to Texas, and it certainly wasn’t an easy journey.”

"Mr. President, with your prestige in the party, you will definitely get what you want."

Lyndon Johnson smiled and replied:
"As things stand now, Mr. President, you have already won widespread support. Nixon cannot pose any threat to you at all."

"We can't underestimate the enemy. Nixon was not convinced of his defeat last time, and he wants to give it another try this time."

Kennedy laughed heartily, and he was quite proud of being able to defeat the veteran politicians as a newcomer.

Soon, Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline walked out of the White House together, and the two took off on Air Force One to Texas.

Texas can be said to be the largest state in the United States. Its status in the United States is special. It is also the stronghold of conservatives. Its capital, Dallas, is not as insignificant as its population itself.

Unlike in the past, Texas conservatives were very satisfied with Kennedy's performance during the riots. Before that, they were angry about his increasingly deviating from conservative behavior, but this riot changed everything.

Therefore, Kennedy's visit to Texas was widely welcomed, not only by conservatives, but also by Texans, and not just white people, especially the black community.

(End of this chapter)