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Chapter Seventeen
Washington, D.C./November 28
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President Caidin appears to believe that a personal friendship exists between himself and Cherny that will override any tensions in our relations with Russia. He also seems to believe that President Cherny is in complete command of his government. There is no hard evidence to support these beliefs; indeed, there is much evidence to contradict it.
INTERNAL CIA MEMORANDUM
The Russian ambassador rose from His Seat and extended his hand to Vincent Kellner. His expression was one of barely concealed exasperation. He'd been politely put off again when he requested a personal meeting with President Caidin. Marko Borisovich Galitzin was the latest in the new breed of Russian ambassadors. Styles were constantly changing inside the country, Kellner thought. The Italian suits so prized by Mikhail Gorbachev had now been replaced by a military fashion. Galitzin's mien and posture said "soldier" to Kellner, and the CIA suggested a stint with the KGB may also have been on

 
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