He, and his gurad, departed Operations and headed towards transporter room one. The trip was uneventful, thanks to Renaud sectioning off parts of the station where the Press could not go. They materialized outside of the building by 0920, and arived at the President's office by 0927.
"Good morning. I am Admiral Lasiter here to see President Montgomery. I believe that my Chief of Staff made an appointment." he said as he walked up to the reception area. "The President is expecting you, Admiral," the Chief of Staff said, quickly standing and moving to open the door into the Oval Office. Once they were inside, she quickly closed the door again. "Sam," the President said, standing and coming out from around his desk. He shook the admiral's hand and then gestured toward the rocking chair and couch in the center of the office. The president slid into the rocking chair. "What can I do for you?" he asked.
