October 1962 page 15

 October 1962 page 15 by ric gustafson

McNamara lowered the paper. " Mr President, the Merucla was stopped, boarded and searched".

President Kennedy sighed. " Any contraband discovered?".

" No Mr President". McNamara frowned. " The ship was allowed to go on her way".

The President sighed. " This quarantine is not working".

McNamara stared at the President. " There is one other option".

The President shook his head. " An invasion of Cuba would result in substantial casualties".

" I know Mr President".

" An invasion has always been my last option".

Rusk spoke up. " We could keep the quarantine going for right now".

" If we keep antagonizing them". Bobby looked worried. " They could still fire their missiles at us".

McNamara stared at the President. " Which would mean?".

President Kennedy sighed. " War gentlemen".

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