Reborn American Giants

After Easter, the development of the situation became even more confusing.

First of all, the news of "reduction of local self-defense forces" that has been circulating in some circles has officially been revealed.

On the afternoon of the first Sunday after the holiday, a photocopy of the Secretary of State's draft written answer sheet was discovered, just ten days before the planned publication date. It was a very unfortunate thing.

The document lay on a chair in the "Stranger's Bar" of Parliament.

This is where members of the National Assembly and journalists discuss the family's shortcomings.

What's even more embarrassing is that the written answer sheet announced the government's plan to forcibly reduce El Salvador's local self-defense forces, which number about 50,000 people.

Because the local self-defense forces now play an increasingly smaller role in the military, the military pressure faced by the government is not as great as it used to be with the support of Americans.

But what is even more subtle is that the first discoverer of this document was a parliamentary reporter from the "San Salvador Daily News".

Everyone likes and respects this reporter. He knows how to seek evidence and make insights when reporting. Moreover, his political attitude is neutral, and his reporting is from an objective perspective and does not involve his own political attitude in narrating things.

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Therefore, just one day later, after a new working week began, relevant reports began to appear prominently on the front page of the newspaper.

What might have been an "inadvertent mistake" omission has now begun to cause commotion and confusion.

The source composition of local self-defense forces is very complex.

As you can tell from the name, this paramilitary force belongs to powerful factions in various places. It is a private force formed by right-wing factions during the former military government.

Under the instructions of their supporters, these private troops carried out assassinations of left-wingers and fought against the movement launched by communists.

The composition of the members is complex, and many prominent figures have been members, including some members of parliament and members of political parties in local constituencies.

Therefore, there was no need to wait for the military to initiate punishment and retaliation. Within the parliament, including many Christian Democratic members, they began to launch verbal and written attacks and tried their best to retain the self-defense forces.

Inside the National Assembly Palace, these members began to meet in the corridors of the parliament, or when they were smoking in the lounge, they began to accuse the Independence Palace of betrayal. Some people emotionally demanded changes in policies and directions.

Almost all of these accusations are irrespective of party affiliation. The conflict between the Independence Palace and the National Assembly on this policy is unprecedentedly sharp.

The two sides were like lions from the same pride, fighting each other.

Standing with his chest held high at this moment was Congressman Lizardo Montero Flores of the Christian Democratic Party.

He is the recipient of El Salvador's "Lazuli Cross", a member of Congress of Usulutan Province, served as a local peace officer before participating in the election, and of course, is also an honorable member of the self-defense forces.

This veteran proudly wore a three-piece military uniform with the shoulder and collar badges torn off, and a carefully ironed military tie. The Cross of Merit with a blue background was accurately pinned on his chest.

He is a highly qualified member of the Christian Democratic Party and the elected chairman of the local defense committee. As a veteran, his words hold great weight when the parliament discusses certain military issues.

“…Such cuts are simply unnecessary and will cause deep harm.

My distinguished colleagues raised this point and asked me to convey their wishes to the House.

Doesn't the President think about his own supporters and how much emotional damage this has caused them?

If you have never joined the military, you will not understand the kind of trust that can entrust your back to others."

The more he spoke, the angrier he became, with white foam forming at the corners of his mouth, "Hasn't he thought about what kind of losses this reduction will cause to the government in the next few months?

Can't he give Parliament some time to discuss this matter and revise the decision to a certain extent?

If he cannot even do this, then he will be unable to withstand the accusation of dishonesty and leave the government in despair.

Just like he cannot resist those communists and is destined to destroy his family and the country."

Cheers and shouts of support immediately came from all around, but there was no reaction from the top government frontbenchers.

Although Party Chairman Embrioni is happy to see Jose encounter difficulties, this reduction plan was discussed and approved by the party's top leaders. However, everyone underestimated the difficulty and complexity involved, resulting in such a situation today.

situation.

He felt that the podium placed in the center of the hall should be built with sandbags to withstand the fierce artillery fire coming from all directions.

Embrioni has always had a good reputation within the party, and he has a good temper. Generally speaking, it is difficult for anything to touch his bottom line.

But those twenty minutes just now were too difficult, even his own people were firing at him unscrupulously.

He glanced at Jose and Amfilo, who were sitting a few meters away from the podium. Why should he bear this pain alone?

While answering questions, Embrioni secretly kept switching his weight-bearing feet, which was really tiring.

“…my respected colleagues are missing the point: The documents published in the newspapers are stolen government documents! Stolen.

This matter is more serious than the loss of the file itself.

If there is to be a debate about anything, then criticism of this unethical and dishonest behavior should begin with criticism.

Congressman Flores is a man with a great sense of honor and responsibility, and he is also highly qualified.

Frankly, I expected him to join me in wholeheartedly condemning the theft of important government documents.

We all must realize that harping on the minutiae of the document condones this egregious theft."

Skilled in changing the focus of the topic, Embrioni almost succeeded. For a moment, everyone thought this theory sounded quite reasonable.

But Congressman Flores quickly stood up and asked to speak.

Originally, such an approach was inconsistent with the procedure and would not be allowed.

But in today's parliamentary hall, with almost all the members waving the agenda, Speaker Safion agreed to this request.

Flores stopped as straight as he could, his back straight, his beard standing on end, his face flushed with pure anger.

"What misses the point is my respected colleague in a high position," his voice sounded like a roar in the enclosed space. "Don't you understand, Mr. President? Compared to sleeping with communists,

We would rather be friends with capitalist thieves.

Reducing the self-defense forces is surrendering to the communists, and this policy is a threat to us.

We are very likely to lure the wolf into the house and give the enemy an opportunity."

The cheers and approval were about to lift the roof, and it took the elderly speaker several minutes to control the situation.

Jose sat there with an ugly face and cast a desperate glance at Chairman Amfilo beside him.

After discussing with the vice president, party chairman and others for a while, Jose nodded covertly to Speaker Safion and stood up slowly.

"Sir Speaker," Jose cleared his extremely dry throat, "I have listened to the voices of the members. Based on various opinions and suggestions, my cabinet ministers and I have discussed and decided to announce that the government will re-examine this issue.

Major events, take a look..."

Others were not interested in what Jose said next, "Look...". What he wanted to say next was interrupted by a scream, and there was no way to continue.

Everyone was stunned. The president was raising the white flag to surrender!

Congressional colleagues patted Congressman Lizaldo Montero Flores on the back with joy and admiration, and expressed their praise for him.

The opposition's voices of ridicule and ridicule arose one after another, and the parliamentary reporters were busy writing.

Amidst everyone's noise and commotion, doubts and puzzled eyes, Jose stood there alone, like a doll, staring blankly at his feet.

Amfilo noticed Jose's lost look, and the corners of his mouth turned up with a slight arc...