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"I didn't, He came to me. At the G-7 meeting in Vienna. David Milstein thinks the United States is the wave of the future." Kellner smiled grimly. "He believes what the founders put into the Constitution. He wants the same thing for his country. If that makes him naive, so be it." |
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Fisk remained silent for a moment. Then he asked, "What do you feel about Milstein? Personally, I mean." |
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"I like the man. But does it matter? The contact is invaluable to us." |
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"The word is 'asset,' Vincent," Fisk said wryly. "You have a way to get him out?" |
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"Yes," Kellner said evenly. "And Aleksandr Cherny, too, if it comes to that." |
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"It will come to that, Vincent." |
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"I accept the possibility, but my timetable is probably very different from yours." |
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Fisk shook his head. "Sooner. Much sooner." |
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The Adviser again steepled his fingers. It was a gesture he used often, unconsciously showing that he felt pressured. "I want you to call your people off, Charlie," he said slowly. "It's too risky to have them there at this time. It endangers David Milstein." |
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"It's risky not to have someone there. Marsh Gray has moved all his good folks back to Washington." |
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"You can't make him over into James Bond, Vincent. He's an accountant" |
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"Don't make me go to the President, Charlton. It might lead to both our resignations, and for better or worse, we are the best Cole Caidin has for these jobs. Get your people out of Moscow. And tell them to stay the hell away from Milstein, or they'll blow him for sure." |
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Fisk drew a long, deep breath. Pt could have been worse, |
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