Vice President Kathryn Bennett:
Can't we release him today and pick up the pieces tomorrow? We caught him before, we catch him again.
Defense Secretary Walter Dean:
If Petrov releases Radek, his government will fall. I promise you that. Then who's gonna stand up to Radek? You go to catch him again, you're gonna find him in Moscow.
White House Aide Thomas Lee:
With all respect, Mr. Secretary, we don't need more dramatics. We need options.
Defense Secretary Walter Dean:
It's not an option.
White House Aide Thomas Lee:
We need a decision.
Defense Secretary Walter Dean:
It's not her decision.
Vice President Kathryn Bennett:
No?
Defense Secretary Walter Dean:
This is a military situation. I'm the Secretary of Defense. Check your regs. In the absence of the president, the buck stops here.
Vice President Kathryn Bennett:
Get the Attorney General with a copy of the Constitution. We have...
[checking their watches]
Vice President Kathryn Bennett:
Oh, my god! 19 minutes. I'm gonna consult with President Petrov.
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