At that point, the president paused again as he groaned irritably. "That would mean most of Blackwater's hierarchy won't be spared and their reputation vaporized. They'd be basically disbanding, and we'd lose one good attack dog for our global plans… and that will be a lot more troublesome."

The round-faced aide quickly said, "Actually, I have a plan to re

The president promptly nodded. "I'm listening."

The round-faced aide began, "Why don't we get the right guy from our military to help out?