SixteenThrongs of excited reporters and photographers crowd around Michael and Al Jergens outside the United States Senate hearing room, videotaping, snapping pictures and insisting on quotes regarding the unexpected, speedy approval of Westwind Development.
One TV reporter manages to cut through the din. “When did you find out the Senate Committee approved Westwind, Mr. Warren?”
“My associate, Mr. Jergens, called me at two o'clock this morning to give me the news. Personally, I think the Committee's decision is not only morally, legally and ethically bankrupt, but also highly suspect.”
“Are you saying that the Committee was influenced? Do you suspect a bribe?”
“Either that, or they have their heads up their respective asses.”
“Do you suspect any one of the Senators specifically? Can
