Vice President Randy Thompson arrived a few minutes before three. The Secret Service escort parked, and Agent Davidson met him as he got out of the car.
“This way Mr. Vice President.”
“Is President MacDonald already here?”
“No Sir, he is still a few minutes away,” said Agent Davidson.
“I would like to speak with him before we go inside.”
“Certainly Sir. We can wait here.”
They saw the five-car convoy pull into the parking lot and the MacDonald family get out. Lewis saw the Vice President waiting and walked towards him.
“Mr. Vice President, thank you for coming.”
“Mr. President, President Hernandez sends her best regards. She wanted me to tell you that you and your family are in her prayers as well as mine.”
“Thank you, Mr. Vice President.”
“Lewis, this is not a photo op. The Pres
