Chapter 16 Summary

When Michael returns from the funeral, he finds Liz upset. She explains that she saw him walking in the procession on television, and is concerned for his safety, especially since he says he may know who the killers are. Michael assures her that they would never hurt him, and that he was never in any danger.

Stu Garret listens in on a private meeting between the President and Erik Olson. Olson explains that he would like to help form a coalition with the President in order to enact some reforms. He does not, however, want to make it appear as though they are submitting to the demand of the "terrorists." Olson convinces Stevens that the President needs his support to get the budget passed now that Koslowski and Basset are dead. He also points out that many of the remaining congressmen are afraid...