[Captain Chandler briefs President Oliver about the aerosol bioweapon developed by the Chinese at Paraiso Island]
And how certain are you of this intelligence?
Fairly certain. Peng is too smart to do this out in the open. He'd build and transport these weapons out of sight to conceal his involvement.
And what do you need from me?
Sir, Shackleton and Hayward have been running in circles since this whole thing began. I'd like them to join us. We're gonna need them to take on Peng and what's left of his navy.
My understanding is that President Michener once offered you those ships and you turned him down, choosing to run this operation solo.
Yes, sir.
And since then, you've left a lot of bodies in your wake, many of them American sailors. Captain, we don't know each other well, but you need to know that if my first act in office is to declare war on China, I'd like to base it on something more than the testimony of smugglers and pirates.
Of course, sir.
Go to this Paraiso island, find the source of these missiles, tie it to Peng, and I'll do everything in my power to help you finish him off. Consider those two ships under your command.
Thank you, sir.
Good luck.
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