Chapter 3604: Man Bush
"I am a person who knows how to forgive! Forgiveness is the greatest virtue in life! Therefore, I will never impose my personal loss on other people or other government departments. I am a person who knows how to forgive!" Lin Feng faced more than 400 spectators in the court, as well as 13 jurors and the judge, with a pious expression and a solemn face.
"K!" Bush was on the side, his blood boiling with anger, and he almost sprayed blood all over his body. This guy actually pretended to be pious and talked about forgiveness, which was a big joke! If he knew how to forgive, there would be no war in the world!
"President, calm down! It's not appropriate to get angry now. There are many reporters here, and they are waiting for you to get angry!" Rice reminded Bush in his ear.
In this court, at least half of the spectators are reporters. If Bush was angered by Lin Feng, it would fulfill the wishes of these reporters. These reporters will report this matter crazily. Although Bush is the president of the United States, reporting the embarrassment of the president of the United States in this way seems to hurt the American state. But in fact, this is nothing in the hearts of Americans. The president is also a human being, and as long as he is a human being, he will make mistakes. Therefore, it is okay to make mistakes, and it is even more okay to be embarrassed. Just because he is the president, you can't worship him as a god and think that everything he says and does is right. This mentality is not good, because this mentality will make the ruler become an uncontrolled ferocious beast and eventually hurt the people.
"But although I will forgive others and use forgiveness to resolve hatred. But I also hope to be respected. So, I hope President Bush can apologize to me publicly on behalf of the US government." Lin Feng said in a calm voice. But what he said could not calm down.
Let the US president apologize publicly? This is simply unheard of. Although the US president has also apologized to the people on behalf of the government, it was for the American citizens and the public, but he has never apologized to a certain person. This is completely unacceptable.
So will President Bush apologize? There is no need to guess or ask. Seeing President Bush's face flushed at this moment, looking at Lin Feng with anger and indignation, you know that Bush is very upset at the moment. It is a dream to ask him to apologize to Lin Feng! However, once the court finally announces it, Bush may have to apologize. But, which side will the court stand on now?
The court is temporarily adjourned. After a short but rather painful wait, the judge and the jury returned to the court.
"Jury, is there a result now?" asked the judge.
"Your Honor, we have a result!" The jury delivered their final verdict.
France opened it and looked at it, then looked at Lin Feng, and then at Bush.
"Mr. Lin, are you sure you want to give up the claim?" asked the judge.
Lin Feng nodded, "As long as President Bush is willing to apologize, I am willing to give up the claim!"
Hearing this, most people also guessed the result of the jury, and all looked at Bush. Bush's face turned blue, and he trembled all over. Looking at Lin Feng, he wanted to rush over and strangle Lin Feng to death. Of course, this expression was quickly covered up by Bush, and he returned to calmness and smile. But in this smile, you can see the murderous intent.
"Now this court declares that the US government is guilty of revoking Lin Feng's US visa without reason. According to the plaintiff's request, this court now gives the US government two choices." The judge looked at President Bush, "Mr. President, you now have two choices. First, as Lin Feng said, apologize to him publicly in court."
Hmph! Bush snorted coldly. There was no way he could apologize.
"Second,
The US government will compensate Mr. Lin Feng for a total loss of 14 billion US dollars." The judge looked at Lin Feng, "Mr. Lin, regarding the 127 billion US dollars in compensation you proposed, after deliberation by the jury, it is considered that this figure is too high. Therefore, if President Bush is unwilling to apologize, then the US government only needs to compensate you with 14 billion US dollars. And in view of the financial resources of the US government, our court allows it to be paid in installments. But the down payment cannot be less than 50%, and it must be repaid within two years!" The judge said in a deep voice.
In fact, this proposal was already a partiality made by the jury for the face of the US government and President Bush. Otherwise, even if the US government was not allowed to pay 127 billion US dollars, it would not be allowed to pay in installments. Because they all know the financial strength of the US government, they made such a choice. To prevent the US government from going bankrupt.
"Mr. President, now you can tell us your choice. Is it an apology or compensation?" The judge looked at Bush and asked.
Bush frowned. This choice is really blind and difficult to choose. Compensation, how could the US government still pay so much money to Lin Feng? This is absolutely impossible. Otherwise, even if he agrees, I am afraid Congress will not agree. Of course, since the court has ruled, Congress must agree. It's just that this money cannot be reduced from other military expenditures and education expenditures, but can only be deducted from the daily dispatch of the Bush administration. For example, reducing all office expenses of the Bush administration, the most obvious one is the use of "Air Force One".
If the government is really in trouble and has no money, it is not impossible for Bush to become the first president to use a small private plane or even an airline plane. After all, the government is bankrupt, so you have to come up with a frugal strategy. And this is undoubtedly more uncomfortable for Bush than slapping him in the face.
However, he could apologize, but he couldn't bear to apologize to Lin Feng.
What would Bush choose?
Lin Feng didn't say much at this moment, just clasped his fists and smiled, waiting for President Bush's choice. As for what Bush would choose in the end, Lin Feng believed that Bush would definitely choose to apologize. Because, even if he didn't choose, those people in Congress would force him to choose. After all, if he didn't apologize, he would have to pay him 14 billion US dollars in compensation, and in this matter, Congress would probably investigate who ordered the cancellation of his visa and caused such a big trouble for the government.
In order to protect Rice, and to avoid President Bush himself from falling into a bigger predicament and being criticized (as a president, for his own dignity, he would rather the government go bankrupt than apologize), Bush would definitely choose to apologize.
Since Bush would definitely choose, what's the hurry for Lin Feng, just wait slowly. It's really good to watch Bush struggle, but finally have to compromise. At least Lin Feng still enjoys it.
Bush's face is calm, but his heart is twisted and his soul is twisted. This choice is really too entangled. He also knows that compensation is impossible. Especially after Lin Feng took the initiative to give up compensation, if he still chooses to compensate, it will give those people in Congress a reason to talk, and he will be bombarded. But asking him to apologize was too aggrieved. Just looking at Lin Feng's face, he wanted to vomit, not to mention apologizing to Lin Feng. Especially Lin Feng, who knows what disgusting words he will say, he will be even more aggrieved.
"President!" Rice is a strong woman, but at the same time, she is also a woman, a woman in love. Over the years, she has never looked at any man differently, but she is really moved by Bush. At this moment, seeing her man in such a high position, the most powerful man on earth, but so aggrieved, she was heartbroken. Especially thinking that all this was because she didn't expect the enemy, didn't expect Lin Feng to be so difficult, which led to the emergence of today's situation, and this situation also directly led to her beloved man, the most powerful man in the world, facing such a difficult choice.
"President, all this is caused by me, I will bear it!" Rice gritted her teeth and was about to confess everything, and then bear the blame herself.
"No, this is a man's business, how can a woman bear it!" Bush held Rice down with a smile on his face.
"President!" Rice whispered.
"Okay, Rice, stop talking. No matter what, I won't let you stand up and take all the responsibility. Don't forget, I am the President of the United States. Since the government is wrong, it is me who should take the responsibility, not you. Besides, as a man, I never stand behind a woman!" Bush said with a smile.
If Rice stood up, Bush would really feel aggrieved. He apologized to Lin Feng, just because he was one step behind. And if at this time, for the sake of his own dignity, he pushed Rice out, it would make Bush feel that he was a failure. This is a complete denial of himself, which would make him feel that he is a cowardly man, or even not a man. Moreover, once Rice stood up, she would most likely be driven out of office.
Although the United States is the most ** and civilized country in the world, racism still exists, and discrimination against women has always existed. Rice was able to become the Secretary of State of the United States, and she suffered all kinds of hardships in it, and finally got to this high position. If she was driven out of office because of this, Rice's mood can be imagined. So, no matter what, Bush must stand up like a man.
"Mr. Judge, I choose to apologize in court!" Bush answered in a firm and unquestionable tone. Although his body was shaking slightly, his tone was firm and unwavering, allowing everyone to understand his determination and feelings.
The court was in an uproar, but then applause broke out. Most of the people present here are Americans. If President Bush chooses to pay compensation, they will spit on this president who dares not take responsibility, but Bush chooses to apologize. This is the president they are proud of.
Bush's face looked slightly better. With these applause, I think when the outside world comments, in addition to describing him as the first president to be tried in court and the first president to apologize to an individual in public, there will be one more sentence - a president with responsibility.
However, at this time, a figure covered the sun and the moon and walked in front of him.
(To be continued)