> > "That would be difficult to top," Bedru agreed.
> > >
> > Lasiter smiled, "I do think that I have him on this one.
Besides, I
> > can hold him back a bit too....." he smiled even more. "But that would
be
> > counter to what I am trying to do here...... Admiral Bedru I would like
you
> > and Garibaldi to be the first to know that I am planning on some major
> > changes to Starfleet Command. I hope to announce these changes in a few
> > days. Announce them and work with Starfleet Command as a group to
refine
> > these changes into a broader reform plan for the entire fleet. With the
> > support of SF Command, it will be ready to be introduced to the
President
> > and to the Federation Council. From there the real work of bringing us
back
> > will begin. The watching, waiting, and planning time is nearing an end.
> > ...."
> >
> > This caught Gariabldi a bit off guard. He knew that Lasiter was
> > planning something, but he never thought that it would be ready for
prime
> > time just yet. He knew Lasiter too well for that. Perhaps Lasiter was
> > working on this idea of his long before he came to SF Command.....
>
> "Sir, I admit that I am surprised that you chose to tell me this in
> advance of announcing this to the rest of Command," Bedru replied. "We
> are not exactly close confidants, to speak frankly. May I ask why you
> have done so now?"
>
Lasiter smiled, "I am telling you this becuase it will effect you
more than the others. Although, I am quite sure that they will not see it
that way. Besides, who cares if people know that change is in the wind.
The real news is what I plan on changing. That little tib bit of
information will be coming out tomorrow in the form of a detailed report to
Starfleet Command. I plan on letting all of you know about what I plan
prior to the general meeting of SF Command to discuss the details. I want
progress, not just a meeting to announce the change. Real discussions will
not be possible until some thought is done on the matter. I tell my friend
Garibaldi because he will not be here for the meeting, as he has other
duties, and as I said earlier this will effect you a great deal, Admiral
Bedru." Lasiter said quite seriously.
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