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SEC DEF HARTLEY I’m not much of a politician, Commander. I mean what I say. That frankness gets me in trouble with the press on a weekly basis. REECE Yes, Mam. SEC DEF HARTLEY
So you know I’m not bullshitting when I say whatever you need to get back on your feet, it will be provided. REECE Thank you, Mam. SEC DEF HARTLEY And I’m putting you in for the Navy Cross as well. That news catches Reece off guard. He stops. He doesn’t deserve that honor. But before he can protest-- SEC DEF HARTLEY (CONT’D) You deserve to be recognized. And for the SEALs who are shipping out, it helps them know we stand by our operators, no matter what. (a final handshake) Thank you again for standing tall. She starts towards a parked motorcade. But Reece stops her. REECE Madam Secretary-- Hartley turns, a bit surprised by the edge in Reece’s voice. REECE (CONT’D)
Sorry. You said SEALs are deploying. I was told that ops were suspended, pending an investigation.
Reece looks across the headstones at Lt. Pritchard and members of Bravo Platoon talking as the funeral disperses. Hartley smiles, impressed by Reece’s concern for his men. SEC DEF HARTLEY
The SDF source on the bad intel broke under questioning. Turns out he was on Quds Force payroll.
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