Ronald Reagan is going over forms in his office in New York City when the Head of the CIA, Vincent Cannistaro, the Secretary of State, Lawrence Eagleburger, & the Vice President, George W Bush- George HW Bush having retired six years ago- all walk in
Lawrence Eagleburger- Mr. President, this year several Nations have extended offers of trade to the United States of America; Our old allies in Europe & the Middle East being among them. I believe that it would be in our best interest to agree to them.
Ronald Reagan- Yes, yes, of course! Trade is good; free, voluntary trade creates wealth- why, it is one of the most important laws of economics! We should accept any agreements that are offered to us, and make several offers ourselves.
(Ronald Reagan thinks for a moment)
Ronald Reagan- Still, it would serve us best to be slightly discriminating in our selection of trade partners; it would hurt our international reputation, not to mention our economy, to get financially involved with nations at War. I’ll send word to our ambassadors that they are to cultivate trading agreements after this meeting.
Vincent Cannistaro- Sir, while that is all well & good, I have urgent news- several terrorist organizations have arisen this year that could pose a dire threat to our great nation. The Brotherhood of the Pacific seeks to steal Hawaii from us & usurp the rightful regimes of other Pacific nations so as to create an oceanic empire, while a Latin-American terrorist organization has announced that they intend to recreate the old Mexican Empire.
Ronald Reagan- That is indeed dire news- but we cannot allow ourselves to be intimidated by these terrorists- if we fear them, then they will have already won. No, we must increase military spending, with particular respect to new methods of guarding our shores; I’ll have Vice President Bush propose the notion to Congress within 24 hours.
Vincent Cannistaro- Sir, we cannot afford to drag our feet when dealing with terrorists- I would advise you to think long & hard on our strategies for dealing with them.
Ronald Reagan- Oh, I know Cannistaro, but I’ve already got a plan to deal with the terrorists; we need to form some sort of alliance- a coalition, if you will, of the willing, to take up the burden of fighting terrorists wherever they appear. Now, Vice President Bush, what news do you bring me?
George W Bush- The British, one of our closest allies of the last century, have proposed a new Commonwealth of Nations- the claim the Commonwealth’s goals are to promote trade & diplomacy between the free nations of the former British Empire. Now, although we Americans declared independence from the British before they truly formed an Empire upon which the Sun never sets, it would nevertheless be advantageous, from both an Economic & Diplomatic standpoint, to apply for membership in the Commonwealth.
Ronald Reagan- You’re absolutely right, my old friend- closer ties with the English speaking world can only benefit the United States of America- and besides, they have announced that there will be tea & crumpets at every meeting, & I do love my tea. Now, Mr. Eagleburger, how goes our plan to revitalize the country?
Lawrence Eagleburger- The State Capitals that have thus far received funds have made great use of them; Cities throughout New England have become shining beacons of progress- crime is down, unemployment is down, & our culture is flourishing- if the economic trends that we have been experiencing of late continue, then we can expect to have the national debt paid off within fifteen years. The corporations that have received subsidies have also put the funds to good use- new, massive centers of manufacturing have sprung up in the northeast, and the largest business to receive subsidies, Oggpress Industries, has recently announced that they plan to expand their operations in the rest of the United States.
Ronald Reagan- Excellent! Now, I’m sure that you all have other business to attend to, just as I have; goodbye & good luck.
Vincent Cannistaro- Good luck to you as well, Mr. President.
Lawrence Eagleburger- Yes, good luck & good day.
George W Bush- Thank you, Mr. President.
(Vincent Cannistaro, Lawrence Eagleburger, & George W Bush leave Reagan’s office. Before Bush exits the door, however, he turns back for one last message)
George W Bush- Oh, and, Mr. President- happy 100th Birthday.
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