Chapter 850

On the evening of the 31st, Sonya went to a new year's commercial performance in Chicago. Meanwhile, Maria Kelly also took part in the new year's Eve in New York's Times Square.

Before and after that, Songya also attended the new year's activities of the Chicago fan club, some dinner parties organized by local charities and equal rights, and so on. He was very busy.

"Everything's fine. I like everything to go smoothly and steadily."

He laughs at Ms. Sloan, who returns to work after the holiday.

"Congratulations." Ms. Sloan handed him a document. "This is the manuscript I prepared for you to answer questions from Congress. It basically covers all the situations you may encounter."

"Wow, it's so thick."

Song Ya cushioned the weight of this document. "All have to be memorized?"

"No, it's too late. The hearing on the 9th and the house of representatives will vote on the telecommunication bill on the 14th."

Sloan leaned over and taught, "you just need to remember where you can find the answer. Then you can put the document on the table in front of you and spread it out for easy reading."

"Open book exam ah?" Song Ya turned his head and joked. Their faces were very close.

"Of course, Hamlin and I will sit on your left and right hands and ask us if you have any questions."

Sloan, without any response, demonstrated in a business like manner: "keep the language as short as possible, one hand over the microphone, one hand in front of the mouth, like this. Prevent our private conversations from being picked up, and don't let people read your lips to guess what you're talking about

"Some journalists will take pictures of the words on your papers on purpose, and they will be very close to you." Hamlin added a reminder.

"It's a bit like being interrogated. Is there an accident?" They are so serious that song Ya is embarrassed to laugh.

"No

Sloan replied: "based on professional rigor, 99.9% won't, because the telecommunications bill is basically driven by the concerted efforts of major companies in all relevant industries. Your hearing is just a dead end. According to my information, no more than 50 members of the house are expected to vote against it. "

"Wow, the grand commander's brilliant victory." Song Ya sighed.

"Mr. Underwood has also done a lot of good work." Hamlin said, "didn't you see his wife yesterday? What does Claire say

"Claire is optimistic, of course, but it's not convenient to disclose anything to me." Song Ya replied.

"Is it?"

"As far as I know, politicians are honest with big money owners in private, especially about Congress," Ms. Sloan said

"Well, you found it! Can you say it? "

Sonya asked Hamlin, nodded his head and said to Sloan, "Claire said Underwood is dreaming that the bill can be passed in full. Is this a hint?"

"Of course Sloan's eyes brightened. "So Mr. Dang Bian's judgment of the situation is more optimistic than I am. Maybe there will be no more than 30 or even 20 negative votes."

"Whose should I listen to?" Song Ya asked.

"It's him, of course. I'm just a humble lobbyist wandering around Capitol Hill." Sloan said to himself, "so you don't have to worry about it. Of course, you have to stand firm."

She knocked on the document. "You were summoned by the House hearing committee as chairman of Inner City Broadcasting Corporation. Don't flatter the bill just to please the commander in chief and Underwood."

"I know that Neicheng broadcasting company is just a small media group. I have to respond to questions from the perspective of medium and small media in the hearing. I can't be a traitor in everyone's eyes."

Ms. Sloan has repeatedly reminded this point, and song Ya recited: "I will doubt that the passage of this bill will definitely intensify industry merger and reduce the living space of medium and small media, balabalabala."

"Yes, but don't forget to say that you also think reform is imperative. It's better to have changes than not." Hamlin reminded.

"Well, I don't want to offend commander Underwood or even Comcast."

Song Ya said with a smile: "Neicheng broadcasting company has not made money for a long time. If there are big companies to buy after the bill is passed, it is best."

"Would you like to sell it?" Sloan was surprised. "This company gives you great energy in the media industry. Don't forget the reason why you can drive motura away again..."

"I know, I know, I just think of him losing money every year..."

Song Ya waved his hand, "forget it, don't talk about this. Is there anything else you should pay attention to?"

Although I was a little surprised to be summoned by the house of Representatives, it was a very meaningful "New Year's appearance". As the chairman of a media group, not a singer, attending such a serious and important political occasion, it's very good to think about it.

"It's mainly about etiquette. Don't laugh, joke or spit dirty words during the whole process."

Sloan continued, "sit down, behave solemnly, and answer the matter as soon as the question is over. Enunciate clearly. Don't bring African American slang. Er, white slang can't either...""At the end of the answer, I would like to add a sentence of thanks to you, Mr. member, or Mr. and Ms., or to say at the beginning 'yes, Mr. member'. It is better to put the other party's surname in front of each member's seat, and there will be a name plate in front of each member's seat."

"These two days you study how other entrepreneurs behave at the hearing. Ms. Sloan has prepared several videos for you. Of course, I have great confidence in your imitation ability, aplus," Hamlin said

"All right, all right."

Song Ya was as good as a stream, first brain tonic, "how about this, we have a simulation hearing? Amy, get me a suit He went over and opened the door.

"OK." Amy Aker, who was also dressed as a decent maid, helped bring in a suit.

"I'm sitting like this, right?" Song Ya puts on his suit and looks stiff.

Ms. Sloan's eyes followed the lively young Amy Aker out of the door. "Yes, the hearing platform will be higher. You need to hold your head up a little. No, just lower it. It's not so high."

"Yes, sir." Song Ya put his arms on the table and then put them down again. "Thank you, Mr. Councillor."

"Good. It's better to have a lower voice." Hamlin laughed.

"Cough, sir." Song Yaqing adjusted his voice.

"If, I mean, if there's that 0.01 percent accident, then you don't have to panic. You're good at it, I know."

Ms. Sloan said: "many of the members who come to ask questions don't know much about their expertise. Sometimes they ask stupid questions. Don't be hot headed, laugh at others, make sarcasm or fight back hard. Be polite. Don't make long speeches or play discrimination cards. It's just a walk through hearing. No accident, you can get a passing grade if you muddle through the time. That's all. "

"If there is a 0.001 per cent probability and members' pressing questions involve questions that you absolutely can't respond positively, you can also quote the fifth amendment and have a whole set of speeches." Hamlin said.

"In view of the advice of the legal adviser, I can't answer your question. According to the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution, I have the right to remain silent."

"But after that, you can't answer any questions from members, because if you answer any more questions, you will be deemed to have given up the power," Ms. Sloan said

"Of course, that's the worst and most unexpected situation, and we hope you'll never use it, not until the last moment. No, don't use it in any case. We just do our duty as a lawyer and political adviser to tell you this option. You have the right to know, but our advice is never to use it. " Hamlin added.

"Yes, because saying that often means disobedience to the hearing, to the will of Parliament, and the law enforcement investigation into the incident you refused to answer will begin immediately." Sloan said.

"I understand, I understand, so it's still risky, right?" Song Ya was a little flustered by their sudden solemnity, and his background was far from clean.

"Take it easy. We just have an obligation to let you know."

The two teachers were scared and coaxed like their parents.

"Boss, it's time." Talaji pushed the door in to remind him.

Sloan turned on the TV, and Alicia was shown holding the Bible in both hands, standing on the steps of the Illinois government building in Springfield with her husband, Peter, and a couple of children.

Peter flock's inauguration begins.

Thousands of political figures, supporting people and journalists braved the cold to attend the ceremony. The atmosphere was very solemn and solemn.

"I feel ashamed and honored to be your governor. I can't express how touched I am to be your governor. I realize that my election is based on trust and hope, everyone's.... "

Peter flock held the Bible with one hand, raised his palm with one hand, and read the oath of office and the policy agenda. "I will work hard to lighten the burden of the people of Illinois. Although the state is facing serious economic, employment and security difficulties, I am still optimistic about it. I have never been afraid of struggle and hard work. We are full of hope... "

"Sometimes I feel like we're any different from the religious countries we attack? The chief commander should take the oath according to the Bible, and the governor should also Song Ya looked at Alicia and make complaints about it.

"Haha, don't say that at the hearing, aplus." Hamlin laughed.

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