Chapter 403

“Madam President! Can you tell us what you hope to accomplish here?” shouted the first reporter to catch her breath.

“I have no time, so listen closely,” snapped Gwen impatiently. “My friends and I are going to be extremely busy rescuing and treating injured people. I shall allow no questions and no interference from the media for any reason. The Secret Service will enforce that. If any of you would care to put down your cameras and microphones and actually help us, it will be greatly appreciated. Anyone getting in the way will be removed as quickly as possible with whatever force is required. Now, please excuse me.”

Gwen had seen another tractor trailer pull into the field with Lady in Red logos prominently displayed. The driver pulled to a stop not far from Gwen. A passenger climbed down from the driver’s side and approached her cautiously as armed Secret Service agents moved to intercept him.

“Madam President! I speak English. We have several large medical tents