Deciding that this was enough to bring to the President at one time, Lasiter chose to close his part of the meeting.
"Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for your time, and for your indulgence." Lasiter said to the true Command in Chief. "Be careful, Admiral," the president urged, standing with him and again offering his hand. "There are those who would use this situation to their advantage. Let's be certain not to give them the opportunity to do so."
