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“Now, let’s get down to business,” said the PM, leaning forward in his chair. “Paul is scheduled to meet with both the Directors of the FBI and CIA early next week in Washington, to discuss some recent developments in regard to the ‘war on terror’. Tom, I’d like you to accompany Paul to have an opportunity to initiate talks with your US counterpart, Professor John Hull, who will be giving the keynote at the conference. I have organised for you to attend his quarterly committee meeting which will be held in the White House and chaired by the US Deputy Secretary of State, okay?”
“Ah, excuse me, sir, but wouldn’t you need to send the director general for something of this magnitude?” Tom asked with a glance at Sutton.
“Yes, I have done that, Tom. But in this case, I would prefer a more
