Washington, D.C. (December 19)
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the President of the United States."
"Only once in history has the life of this Union of States been so imperiled that the Federal Government found it befitting to thwart those threats by force. In the mid-1800s, our forefathers fought against the injustice of slavery, to preserve this nation we call the United States.
Last week, in the outback of New Hampshire, armed hooligans killed thirty-two National Guards in a bloody shoot-out. The next day, terrorists from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont attacked and killed twenty-seven more. Again, there comes a time in our existence as a nation to defend our laws, our union.
As President of the United States, I took an oath to uphold the law. I am bound to preserve this union of states, and I will do so vigorously. I will do so forthrightly, with all the militias and regular military at my disposal. The tragedy at Dixville must not linger. The tiny town of Colebrook and the surrounding region are held captive by thugs. I intend to free those citizens in the Northeast and destroy the gangs gripping the region."
Journalists in the Press Room stood and applauded instinctively. Chief of Staff Lucas Bennett, Vice President Margaret Sorenson, and Secretary of Defense Kyle Paz stood directly behind Winifred and clapped conservatively An unenthusiastic exception was Steve Morrison of Spectator News; he stood complacently and stared. Nancy Atherton sat in her usual pose and applauded accordingly.
"Martial Law has been enacted during the last two years of this administration. I will be extending Martial Law and asking for a vote of support from the House and Senate to suspend the writ of habeas corpus, so the Armed Forces can move quickly in this matter. The military may detain suspects without due process for the safety of the public." The President cleared his throat and looked away from the teleprompter to his audience. "This act has the support of the American people. No region of the country should be exempt from taxation or regulations at the expense of another."
Mr Smith
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