Chapter 919 Personal Press Conference

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Washington, America.

Fast forward to Friday, April 26th.

In the White House briefing room, Bill Clinton has cut back on the number of personal press conferences he has hosted since he was caught up in the Paula Jones case. Today is the first time in two months.

Because the timing is good.

Today, I will definitely not be held by reporters and questioned by Kenneth Starr about what happened again, or whether the single-item veto just obtained some time ago is unconstitutional.

The number of personal press conferences hosted by the president in person is determined by the individual according to his schedule and is not mandated.

Clinton, however, was a very good marketer of a personal public image and knew the benefits of maintaining proper direct contact with the media. In the first two years of taking office, Clinton basically maintained a very stable frequency of hosting a personal press conference every month. Only in the past year or so has he had to reduce it to about once every two months.

In the click of the shutter, the first reporter from The Washington Post asked an expected question, just as Clinton had imagined: "Mr. President, what do you think of Simon Westeros in A trip to China this week?"

Clinton showed a friendly smile that he had cultivated for a long time, and affirmed: "This is a very great business visit. The communication between Simon and the Chinese official will bring the economic cooperation between China and the United States into a new stage, and this will also It's a win-win situation, as evidenced by the recent week of federal stock market growth."

Very tricky answer.

The reporters in the audience thought so, the second reporter got up, and the question was no longer so friendly: "Mr. President, China entertains Simon Westeros with the courtesy of receiving the head of state. Do you think this is reasonable?"

The reporter's words came out, and many people paid close attention to the possible microexpressions on Clinton's face without blinking.

It's a pity that everyone is destined to be disappointed, and Mr. President's expression is still impeccable: "China has indeed received Simon with a very high standard, and with Simon's achievements, I think this is appropriate. Moreover, everyone is actually very clear, and the official state visit. In comparison, the difference is still very obvious, and I hope that everyone will stop trying to mislead the public."

"Mr. President, do you currently have a plan to visit China, and if so, will your visit to China team be bigger than Simon Westeros?"

"No, my first term has been focused on restoring the federal domestic economy. If possible, I hope that I will visit China during my second term," Clinton said with a smile and said: "As for the Given the size of the team visiting China, taking into account the interests of taxpayers, I will try to choose a way to save expenses as much as possible."

"Mr. President, it is rumored that Simon Westeros's visit to China this time has reached 12 million US dollars. Do you think this is a reprehensible extravagance?"

"I don't think there are so many, and I don't understand where you got the data from, so I can't comment."

In fact, everyone knows that this is a small provocation.

Simon's visit is so large that it must be very expensive. However, because it was an official invitation from China, it is very clear who paid for these expenses. Although someone has a lot of money, he is not a bad guy. Moreover, if an invitation to visit Simon Westeros can bring such a boost to the country's economy, let alone $12 million, it would be worth a tenfold increase.

Another reporter got up, still rude: "Mr. President, will this visit to Westeros prompt Washington to speed up its WTO negotiations with China?"

"No," Clinton shook his head decisively, and said, "Currently, our negotiations with China on joining the World Trade Organization are still in their infancy. The federal government will be very cautious about this negotiation to absolutely ensure the interests of the American people."

"So, Mr. President, China's entry into the WTO is a foregone conclusion, the question is only about the specific contract terms?"

"China is a country with a population of 1.2 billion and a huge market. It is beneficial to the whole world to join WTO. I am looking forward to introducing China to join on the premise of safeguarding the interests of WTO members, but I have to say that this is not It's a foregone conclusion, and everything depends on whether China shows enough sincerity."

"Mr. President, what do you think of the impact of the 'Westeros effect' on the stock markets of Asian countries?"

Clinton's face changed to a mocking smile that was just right, but the words didn't leave the line: "I've noticed this since a few years ago, and it's interesting. But, frankly, I think it's an overreaction from the market. East Asia and South Asia Countries have been long-term partners of the Commonwealth and their economies are doing very well."

The topic surrounding Simon's trip to China lasted for more than half an hour, and all the questions that the reporters should ask were answered. When he sensed that someone was starting to lead in an unpleasant direction, Clinton decisively announced the end of the press conference.

Leaving the White House briefing room, a black-haired and plump female White House intern came over, handed a document to Clinton, and said, "Mr. President, Mr. Vice President has been waiting for you in the Oval Office."

Clinton nodded, took advantage of the girl's chance to get close to him, grabbed a hand behind him, and said in a low voice, "Find me after dinner."

The intern glanced behind him subconsciously, and the other two White House staff members followed from the briefing room together, but they didn't see Mr. President's expression just now, so he felt relieved, said softly, and followed Clinton to the Oval Office. go.

Intern named Monica Lewinsky handed over Clinton's latest endorsement

rate survey.

Clinton walked with his head down and flipped through the pages in a multi-tasking manner, and quickly combed through his mind whether there were any mistakes in the answers at the press conference just now.

The results are all satisfactory.

Especially the approval numbers on the report.

Kenneth Starr's investigation into the Paula Jones case not only failed to hit his approval rating, it even had the opposite effect. It has now reached a high of 61.5%. Such an approval rate, as long as there are no major surprises, Re-election is almost a certainty.

Re-election, this is also the top issue Bill Clinton has been considering since this year.

All others have to stand aside.

On the other hand, the report in hand is actually a network investigation from Igrete.

The accuracy of the report is very high, unlike the error of the limited sampling of the entity survey company. Clinton also knew that the Westeros system regularly provided itself with these inhumane documents, in fact, it was a reminder.

At the personal press conference just now, Clinton always behaved very decently.

However, if there is no envy or even jealousy of that young man visiting China with great fanfare, it is impossible. However, Clinton's strong psychological qualities can resolve these negative emotions.

Because it doesn't make sense.

If it can't be resolved, or even transformed into actual actions, it will only bring him trouble.

From a low-level white trash posthumous child in this country to the federal president, one of the most powerful people in the world, Clinton's journey was far less easy than the outside world imagined, and his distinctive goal-oriented personality also made him understand what he needed and what he didn't need. , so that these unnecessary emotions do not accumulate.

Clinton knew that the only thing he had to do was to extend his power to the greatest extent possible.

The first is a second term.

Then, like the Bushes, build the Clintons into an enduring political powerhouse.

To do this, he must unite all available resources.

As long as Simon Westeros can support his re-election and follow-up, everything else will be fine.

As for the wealth and power that the young man possessed at this time that may be beyond the reach of everyone else, it is useless to envy, thinking too much, and even making people feel powerless.

When he came to the Oval Office, Vice President Al Gore got up and greeted Clinton. When he saw the black-haired female intern who came in with him, she frowned slightly, waiting for the other party to bring them coffee and then leaving, only to leave. With the remaining two, Gore said bluntly, "Bill, I asked the girl to go to the Ministry of Defense, what do you think?"

Clinton just took a sip of his coffee, and after hearing this, he just paused and nodded quickly: "No problem."

Even Gore paid attention to this matter, and Clinton realized that it was time for him to let go, otherwise unpredictable consequences would likely follow. Therefore, although he was a little uncomfortable with Gore's straightforwardness, he agreed.

Seeing Clinton's agreement, Al Gore also nodded. He didn't say anything. He turned to the topic and talked with Clinton about today's topic.

Indirectly still related to Simon.

As of yesterday's close, the Nasdaq index has rushed to 3697 points.

Last time, all parties jointly canceled Simon Westero's plan to suppress the Nasdaq index, but now, the Nasdaq's rise is really out of control, and the increase has exceeded 10% in two months. If the Nasdaq can't hold the election at the end of the year, it may be a big trouble.

However, the two discussed it for more than ten minutes without any clue.

I can't help but think that Simon Westero's slow reduction strategy was actually correct more than two months ago. It's just that some things, which everyone knows are correct, are difficult to implement because the general trend is like this.

Now the entire Wall Street has fallen into madness. To be honest, they can use no more means than Simon Westeros, and they will not be more sophisticated.

The most direct way is to push the Fed to raise interest rates as Westeros suggested at the beginning of the year.

and then?

Raising interest rates is a double-edged sword of chasing instability.

With a little carelessness, the new technology bubble was completely burst. In this case, it is better to gamble that the Nasdaq can survive November.

After a moment of helplessness, Gore looked at Clinton: "Where is Simon now?"

Clinton also shook his head: "I don't know, but it must be somewhere beautiful in China."

"Perhaps, you should take the time to give him a call."

Clinton hesitated a little, but nodded: "I will contact him as soon as possible."

In fact, I also understand that this call is not to ask someone for advice, because the other party has already made suggestions to them, and not only has it not been adopted, but it has messed up someone's own plan. So this call, to be precise, is just a reassurance that someone can tell them that the Nasdaq will last until the election.

China, Yangshuo.

In the other courtyard on the top of Dongling Mountain on the other side of the county.

It is still morning on the east coast of the United States, and it is already late at night on the Chinese side.

In the past few days, Simon and Janet have left the group, quietly climbed the Great Wall on Wednesday, and turned to see the Terracotta Warriors on Thursday. After all, when we are in China, these iconic sights are a must-see. Friday, which is today, afternoon Arrive at the small town of Yangshuo on the banks of the Li River in the south of Guilin.

In the evening, standing in awe on the terrace of the courtyard on the top of the mountain, watching the surrounding peaks rise, even though she was born rich and traveled everywhere since she was a child, Janet still

I was shocked by the creation of the universe in front of me.

Guilin's landscape is the best in the world, and its reputation is well-deserved.

I was very excited to watch the scenery until the sun went down, and tasted the carefully prepared food here. I also chatted with Simon about the weekend plans. I was pestering Simon about the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" I was reading recently. After all, I couldn't bear to stay up late. Just fell asleep at this time.

The whole journey was a comfortable private plane, and Simon's physical fitness was much stronger than Janet's, but he was not sleepy at this time.

Janet, who was huddled in her arms like a cat, didn't read the last few pages of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" under the bedside lamp until the woman stopped murmuring, while combing through recent events.

At the end of the two-day trip, Simon has actually been paying attention to the follow-up feedback on this matter.

Except for the stock market in other Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea, there is no other unexpected situation, which is the best.

As long as this week goes by, everything will be settled.

After all, Simon has never forgotten some of the potential risks that this visit may bring, whether political or economic. Therefore, not only is this visit very large on the surface, in private, West The Luo family has also invested heavily in the operation of public opinion.

Simon's goal is that this visit can ultimately form a "win-win" result.

After an unknown amount of time, the woman in her arms arched again and hummed a few times, seemingly dissatisfied. Simon smiled, put down the book, and reached out to turn off the light.

Apricot flowers spring rain in the south of the Yangtze River.

When I woke up the next day, there were no apricot flowers, no spring rain, but there was a beautiful view of the mountains filled with mist in the spring day in the small town of Yangshuo.

This is also Jiangnan.

On the terrace of the courtyard near the Lijiang River overlooking the small town on the other bank and the surrounding peaks, Janet was wearing the Hanfu that she had just delivered in the morning. The buttons and the placket are hand-embroidered just right, in a cotton style that resists the chill of the morning mist in the mountains. .

Have breakfast together on the patio.

Chen Qing, who also changed into a water-green Hanfu, sat on her knees and stood beside the short table, chatting and laughing sweetly. The girl has been very favored by Janet recently, and even Simon had to admire this kind of exquisiteness.

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