[President Michener is contacted by President Peng]
Do you have some news for us?
I'm afraid I do. It seems that Captain Chandler's plane had some very serious engine trouble as it tried to take off from our airport. Unfortunately, the plane went down.
Plane went down? Are there any survivors?
We are searching the waters now... but we are not hopeful.
We walked right into this.
It is certainly suspicious, Mr. President, with what happened in Vietnam.
As I have told you, there are many rogue elements operating in the region. We suspected pirates at first, but your pilot radioed in with engine trouble. We are sending the transmission now between your pilot and our air traffic control.
Yes. Obviously, we'd very much like to hear that recording.
I assure you we will conduct a thorough investigation and keep you fully informed.
Well, we appreciate that, President Peng, and we will speak soon. [Peng hangs up]
You're not buying that, are you?
I'm not jumping to any conclusions, and neither should anyone in this room. Let's hear that transmission.
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