Chapter 432

Gwen nodded her head and then turned to Chancellor Braun. “Inga, would you care to join me in an impromptu press conference? Americans will want to know how Steve is doing, and I’m sure the reporters will have lots of questions for you.”

Ten minutes later, President Gwen Hammer and Chancellor Inga Braun stood shoulder to shoulder, facing the international press. Chancellor Braun began with a statement condemning the terrorist attack and pledging that Germany would bring those guilty of perpetrating it to justice. She named two German police officers that were shot and killed, as well as the three that were wounded, and she praised their actions. Then she stepped aside to allow Gwen to address the reporters.

“I’m sure you’re all wondering about Steve. He has a concussion, a minor bullet wound on his upper left arm, and numerous bruises, cuts, and contusions from being slammed against a masonry building by the bomb blast. He was also struck by flying debris and shrapnel wh