The four glasses of champagne swimming in his stomach had turned sour not long after. At the moment all we know is that it originated in Cuba. The projected launch site is currently showing large amounts of radiation as well. Possibly a launch error. Sir, we don't have a lot of time.
Current trajectories place the missile strike in Miami.
The President's pulse quickened. Plus there was always the possibility of an accident. Any lapse in concentration or one slippery rung was all it would take for him to plummet all the way back to the concrete over a hundred feet below. That meant he had to stay alert, especially since he had been roused from a nap when they had called. They had tried to fix the transmission problem, but so far couldn't find anything wrong with their equipment on the ground.