Chapter 373

Gwen was giggling like a school girl when Steve finally placed her feet gently back on the ground. Her relief at having her husband back at her side was obvious to all.

“We’ll answer a few questions before we go inside to enjoy a quiet meal with the family,” stated Gwen with a smile.

“Steve, ah, Mr. Hammer, how difficult was it to reach the agreement with Russia and China and did you think that they would abide by it?” asked a network reporter.

“Just call me Steve. It was a process. Naomi and I remained patient and appealed to everyone’s desire for a peaceful solution. I will tell you this. The turning point for getting NATO to go along with the withdrawal was the fearless way Gwen faced Congress. Once our allies were convinced that she was willing and able to take on the legislative branch of government to keep America’s promises, our allies quickly bought into the withdrawal.”

“President Hammer has been telling us that you and Ms. Wilson-White were responsi