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“It has been brought to my attention that a federal facility
located on the island of Molokai in Hawaii was recently
destroyed by fire. After investigation, it was determined that
this facility was overseen by the Department of Defense. Its
purpose was to house the last victims of government run
programs that conducted controlled experiments on human
subjects. These programs were a horrendous chapter in our
history and the last of the active programs was shut down in
1990.”
Patriota squared his shoulders and paused. The sound of
cameras clicking could be heard. He touched his lips as if
trying to keep them from trembling. He was a very good
politician because, when he looked at the camera, Josie could
swear she saw tears in his eyes.
“I come before you ashamed to admit that many years ago,
when I was a young Army officer, I took part in the
recruitment of my fellow soldiers for these programs. They
were then subjected to torture and drug experiments. I was not
involved in the running of those experiments. My job was to
simply make contact with members of the military and recruit
them.”
“And kidnap their wives,” Archer muttered.
“For these actions as a young officer, under orders from my
superiors, I am deeply sorry… “
“Here it comes, Jo. He’s going to step down,” Faye
whispered.
Archer pressed against Josie, enfolding her in his arms.
“No, something else is going on,” Josie murmured.
“I do not know what the future will bring,” Patriota went on.
“But I do know that our citizens are precious. Our goal should
be to protect each of them from enemies outside our borders,
not become the enemy within.
“I am no longer an army officer and I am no longer young,
nor am I inconsequential. I am a United States senator with the
moral charge to right wrongs when I find them. As such, I