"This special session of the Armed Service Committee will come to order. The Chair recognizes Secretary of Defense Maddison Imperio."
"Thak you Mr.Chairman. I would like to ask this Committee's permission to attend JKOM 2017."
"Why do you wish to attend?"
"I believe that is we are to become a modern nation we must have a modern military. By attending JKOM I can learn how to modernize our military so if we must defend our country we will not be at an immediate disadvantage."
"The committee will send you along with the members of the Joint Chief's to Resentine for these exercises. The Committee stands adjourned."

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"Welcome to Resetnine Madam Secretary" began Ambassador Gilbert. "I know y'all arrived a few days early so I would encourage you to go and try some of the food downtown. I have found it to be terrific. Should you run into any problems, here is my direct line and I will do whatever I can to aid you. I hope you all have a great trip!"
"Thank you Mr. Ambassador. Now we must be on our way. I will be sure to have lunch with you one day though. Gentleman, I believe we can begin to go over these points drafted by the Committee over dinner. I found section 5 b rather...." and she trailed off as they walked toward the transport that would get them to their hotel.