“Our investigation determined that Indonesia was the destination for the other three fugitives as well. They were in the process of purchasing property there, presumably to avoid extradition back to the United States. Not a bad plan, if they could’ve pulled it off. Fortunately, after Melissa Handcock was kidnapped by pirates along with several other tourists, she was rescued by the Royal Australian Navy and remanded to our custody.”
Ericson laughed, drawing everyone’s attention.
Sanderson continued to smile as he addressed Ericson. “Is there something you’d like to ask?”
It was Senator Alexander who spoke. “I’ve been around this game a lot longer than anyone in this room, Director Sanderson. I know, as do my colleagues, that what you’re giving us is the truth according to the United States government. The truth you want out there. I’m guessing our pirates in this case were members of a fraternity that Senator Ericson hails from.”
Ericson chuckled and nodded in agreement.
Alexander continued, “Mind you, Director, we have no problem with that truth, as long as you know we all understand what really happened out there.”
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