Chapter Eighteen
WASHINGTON D.C.—OVAL OFFICE
The congressional delegation, consisting of the Speaker of the House, the House Minority Leader, and the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, but none of their staff, sat in chairs arranged in front of the Resolute desk. President John Butler sat behind the desk, and Kimberly sat in a chair to the president’s right.
“Ladies and gentlemen,” the president said to the delegation, “please meet my AOA—Advisor on Oort Affairs, Kimberly Deveraux.” He indicated Kimberly. “She will introduce you to a matter of utmost importance, not only to our nation but to the entire world—in fact, beyond that to the entire Solar System.” He nodded to Kimberly.
Kimberly cleared her throat, feeling a bit nervous in the presence of this august group. Then she launch
