Chapter 444

In the face of that total response, Senator Kelley yielded the floor to Senator Williams of Arizona to take up the questioning.

“The United States knowingly violated Iran’s airspace and put boots on Iran’s sovereign soil. Do you see how this may be construed as an act of war, Ms. Wilson-White?”

“Senator, the administration sees Iran’s support of a terrorist cell intent on killing the President of the United States as an Act of War all by itself. You can use whatever terms you want, but the fact remains that President Hammer moved to protect herself, her family, and many other innocents. She’s very interested in Iran’s response. That will determine her next step. There will be no apology and no equivocation. The actions of Iran were solely responsible for our measured response. The Hammer administration will allow Iran to posture and bluster, but any direct military action it takes will be met with deadly force,” promised Naomi.

At the same time, Kate was facing que