Turncoat

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1990: THE pressroom on the eightieth floor of the World Legislature Building was a bedlam, but it quieted the minute the big sandy-haired man walked in.

“You know what we want, Doctor,” somebody called. “Let’s have it.”

“Print this,” said Dr. Kusko, enunciating clearly.

“The passage by the World Legislature today, of the bill creating a universal analogue treatment program, not only gives me and my associates a very deep gratification, but should be a cause for rejoicing on the part of every citizen of this globe. This date marks the beginning of the world’s maturity. We have put an end to war, to crimes of violence, to conspiracy against the peace, to corruption in public office, to all the myriad insanities that have oppressed and divided us since the beginning of history. From now on, we go forward.”

Pencils scribbled busily for another second or two. “What are you going to do next, Doctor ?” asked a reporter.

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