"Mr. Hoover, do you think the American Press Wartime Code of Conduct issued and implemented last year is far from enough?"

Hoover pondered: "I think that is the most basic principle. Now it is no longer suitable for the new situation and requirements. It is not that there are problems with this principle, but that there are many loopholes and many problems. For example, some public opinion believes that we should not be hostile to the Germans, but should concentrate our efforts to attack the Japanese. In normal thinking and political atmosphere, this is certainly understandable and discussed, but in this situation, our British allies are highly sensitive and nervous. If we discuss this topic with great fanfare in the newspapers, what do you think if you are a British MP?"

Someone said sarcastically: "Britain cannot place all hope of winning on us. America has been involved in the war for them, paying the price and continuously supporting them. As the media pointed out, we are just Allied forces, not mercenaries of the British Empire."

"You're right, but for an ally who handed us the Navy battleship and basically shined it, even if we showed a little bit of a shaken voice, they would magnify it ten times and could make a catastrophic choice."

When everyone heard the words "basically cleaned up", they looked up at General Jin in shock.

The latter nodded in pain: "Director Hoover did not exaggerate. The tonnage of the main naval battleship of Great Britain, which was once the world's largest, currently has only 150,000 tons. Not to mention that compared to us, it is much worse than Italy. None of the main ships they lie on the ship platform can be put into service in 1944. In the Battle of the Indian Ocean, the Battle of the North Sea, the Battle of the North Atlantic and the Battle of Panama, we lost more than 1 million tons of tonnage of the main ships and more than 500,000 casualties. Now, the combined naval power of the three Axis countries not only overwhelms us in terms of quantity, but also has better quality than us."

"As long as we stop aiding the UK for more than two months, the UK will collapse directly." Roosevelt, who had not spoken, suddenly added, "This is a patient who is dying and dying. What other words can we say too stimulating?"

The venue was in a commotion, and everyone was stunned. For a large number of members who had no military resume, the impression in their minds was still stuck in the past: at that time, the United States was the first, Britain was the second, the Japanese navy was less than 70% of the United States, Italy and Germany were only a fraction of the United States, and Britain and the United States did not come forward to attack others was the other party's honor. Now it has become like this?

"Why did the Navy conceal the losses and exaggerate the results of the battle?"

“Who should bear the main responsibility?”

"What will we do next?"

Hoover ignored these questions and asked, "From our standpoint, we can discuss whether Europe is the number one or the Pacific is the number one, but do you know what the British media comments?"

Most people looked at each other: Who is full and pays attention to British newspapers how to publish it?

"The Times published a chapter some time ago:...If it weren't for the support of the Americans and repeatedly encouraged us to fight with the Germans to the end, the United Kingdom would have been able to reconcile with the Third Reich. At that time, we still had control over Africa and the Middle East, and the routes for both South Africa and India were smooth. Hitler had no intention of annexing Great Britain. Hess even sent Deputy Head of State Hess to secretly negotiate three years ago. The Americans' illusory endorsement caused us to suffer! In the future, once we can't hold on, Americans will not bet on our lives. They have the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean to rely on, just pat their butts and leave. But we are only separated from the European continent by the shallow English Channel..."

Hoover finished a comment expressionlessly: "Is this comment in the United States not in line with press freedom? But as far as I know, the reporter and editor have been suspended for reflection, because this report is believed to be a provoking British-American relations British people are at the forefront of us in this regard."

Below is the excitement of the crowd.

"I will answer these questions next. Now, please ask Director Hoover to finish the report and listen to his needs and voices."

"Dear Members, for the reasons mentioned above, I sincerely request that the following matters be discussed and voted on:

First, restore the implementation of the two laws of "****** 1917" and "Anti-sedition Act of 1918" and immediately and effectively revise and strengthen them;

Second, comprehensively strengthen the implementation regulations and scope of application of the Code of Conduct in Wartime Newspapers;

Third, formulate the "Wartime National Security Regulations" to authorize Fi to monitor suspicious and unfaithful people, but the final conviction and punishment are enforced by judicial institutions at all levels;

Fourth, expand the fi preparation and add additional budgets. In 1943, approximately 8,000 agents and a budget of $94 million will be added."

"1917 **********", "Anti-sedition Act of 1918" was an emergency law enacted by the United States when it participated in World War I. At that time, the United States had no experience in the war and believed that it would be very cruel and lasting, so it enacted very strict laws. However, the laws passed during this specific war period have many restrictions on freedom and rights, and Americans of course cannot stand it. In addition, Americans seem to have won the First War easily, without much effort, and without causing much trouble to the country, so they easily won. Many people consciously or unconsciously formed the illusion that it is easy for the United States to win the war, and there is no need to change too much!

So the two bills were abolished in 1921 and were never implemented again. Even after the Pearl Harbor incident, there was no idea of ​​re-opening in the United States, but Hoover has now picked up the old papers again.

Hoover's report and discussion were of course good communication with Roosevelt in advance. As a mature politician, no one would take the words of the secret room politics to publicly say: that is not courage, that is suicide! But what Hoover wants to do is too big and it is impossible to bypass the public and Congress, so it requires moderate packaging and stimulation. The reason why Roosevelt promised to ensure that Hoover passed was also his own political considerations.

German, French, and Hispanic are all groups with a high proportion of white American groups. Many members of Congress also come from this ethnic group. In addition, racial policies have always been part of Washington's political correctness, so Hoover used a clever noun with suspicious and unfaithful people.

Can’t suspicious and unfaithful groups be managed in advance? This sentence cannot be opposed anywhere.

As for the 150,000-200,000 employees that Hoover imagines, the $2 billion budget cannot be achieved overnight. Now there are only a few more than 1,000 people in total, and it is impossible to expand to 100,000 at once. So Hoover wisely chose a small target: 8,000 and 94 million budgets. Even if Congress is willing to pass, he must bargain. He believes that even if he cuts only one-third, it is acceptable to take it slowly.

After Congress passed the regulations and budget, the right to hire these employees was in Hoover's hands. He hired whatever ethnic group he wanted, and no one else could pick up the sect. Just like the United States' government staff recruiting without laws, black people cannot hire, but the political landscape of black people in Washington is really optional. Many things can only be understood but not expressed in words!

Roosevelt has been paying attention to the reactions of the people below. Generally speaking, the members of the Old East and New England responded very normally. This is obvious. Most of them are Anglo-Saxon descendants, and no one would doubt their loyalty. Most of the members of the Mississippi River basin were from Louisiana, a French colony. They were relatively calm and did not think they would have problems. France is not a war-torn country now; most of the members of the Irish and Hispanic members have the same view as French; the most firm support is Jewish, who understand that once the Third Reich swept the world, the Jews will definitely not have a good life, so their support is the highest, and they are a little unhappy, and they are inconvenient and will pass.

Those who obviously disagree can be divided into three categories: one is German and Italian politicians, who are now very indignant. Not only because of their large numbers, but also because they may have inexplicably been labeled as "suspicious and unfaithful"; the other is politicians associated with the bill, such as media giants, whose interests are directly challenged, and the independent intellectual class, who defend civil rights, claim to be guardians of freedom, and essentially oppose all bills that harm freedom, no matter why; the last category is Roosevelt's political competitors, who do not understand the importance and necessity of these bills, but from their own standpoint, they strongly oppose anything that may strengthen Roosevelt's authority or rights.

The reaction in the audience was not beyond Roosevelt's expectations. He smiled at Hoover, praised him for his successful discussion just now, and told him with his eyes that I will give these congressmen some information to see me next.

Suddenly, an unexpected little episode appeared. Arnold, the commander-in-chief of the Airline Airlines, tremblingly, handed a telegram to Roosevelt. The latter glanced a few times in a hurry and his face changed drastically. He was about to get some heavy information for the congressmen, but unexpectedly, the information of this unexpected episode was beyond imagination.

"Now I convey the battle report I just received..." Roosevelt's tone was very low and his emotions were very sad. "I tell you with great pain: a few hours ago, the Eighth Air Force dispatched 1,417 aircraft to attack Berlin to avenge the New York air strike..."

There was a cheer in the audience at first, but when Roosevelt finished reading the second half, everyone was stunned.

"The fleet encountered a precise ambush over Berlin and encountered more than 800 prepared fighter jets, including more than 300 latest jet fighters that Germany had never shown before. The land aviation suffered heavy losses, and the final return of less than 300 aircraft were safely returned, with a loss rate of more than 80%. Commander Brigadier General Curtis Limei disappeared and may have died heroically." Roosevelt raised his head, "The Joint Conference believes that a spy stole combat intelligence. Before finding out the truth, I order to stop all air strikes on Germany." (To be continued.)

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Chapter completed!