... morning had ordered him to return home. Imagine, he thought, with indignation, ordering a United States Senator! Who does he think he is? But, Arle... ...Brent's eyes. "Robert, I need your solemn promise that this won't leak. So, I'm ordering you to take a Secrecy Oath." "You don't have to order me. I... ...ance are you to call your office. Is that clear?" Orinthall sounded like he was ordering one of his agents. And then barked into the intercom, "Alic... ...attle's night visions, 1 have come to understand the underly­ ing truth. Love is commitment. Something I've been unable to do. Through this mission 1... ...ot satis­ fied you will not leave this room alive," Taranto said as casually as ordering an hor' douvre. "Threats, my friend? Where is your trust an... ... di­ saster will be rectified as swiftly as possible. We are a Nation strong in commitment and resources, and the President asks that you continue t... ...was not out of line. "No problem," the chic waitress said, and moved toward her ordering station. A few minutes later the waitress walked back and s... ... right, Mr. President. But, right now, I just want to know if you'll make those commitments to me." "To you, Mr. Brent?" the President raised his ey...