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SETTING: The Oval office. Smith is sitting down, working on his laptop, next to him a big long pole, with the United States flag.

CHARACTERS: Mary Gonzales, Advisor George, W. Smith, President. Reporter #1 Reporter #2 Press Secretary

At Rise: Smith is sitting down working on his computer. Everything is normal that day at the White House. Suddenly there’s a knock on the door. Mary Comes in nervously and Smith and her start talking.

MARY: ( nervous and Worried) Mr. President we have to talk.

SMITH: About what Mary? Why do you look so nervous ? I’ll just talk to you later, when you’re more calmed, and as you can se I’m trying to handle some business.

MARY: (Worried) but Mr. President, its important!

SMITH: “Not now Mary!

MARY: but Mr. President.

SMITH: (With an attitude) Mary, I said not NOW!!

MARY: Fine, then when everyone starts to hate you because of this (Showing him a news paper article.)

SMITH: What? What is that?

MARY: (Reading the article) The President of the United States lobbying, for the coal industry. (Walking towards him) What about this?

SMITH: (Stands up, looking at Mary) Let me see that, what is this?

Mary starts reading a part of the article to Smith. While she’s reading, Smith sits back and thinks.

MARY: (Reading the article to him) Before he was elected, Mr. President told the public that he would require electric utilities to reduce emissions and significantly improve air quality. Then Mr. President after he was elected he told the congress he will not regulate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. Well Mr. President what do you think about this?

SMITH: Well I can’t think about anything at this point.

(After a moment she stops reading. Starts to say something then stops herself and leaves the article on top of the desk. Walks out the door.)

SMITH: (Putting is hands in the back of his head). I got to cover this up, because it is going to ruin my reputation. (Grabs the phone) Get me the Press Secretary, as soon as possible NOW! (Talking on the phone)

(Press Conference)

PRESS SECRETARY: (In a friendly voice) Good Afternoon, reporters. Lets get this Conference Started! Lets see, any questions? I’m Sure you all, have some (smiling)

REPORTER #1: Why did the President, Shift on Air Quality?

PRESS SECRETARY: Great question! (Faking a smile) We did not realize there was a contradiction when the president's energy policy was released during the campaing.Now, next question please.

REPORTER #2: Can you please, talk about that a little more. We want to know more about it. (Taking notes some notes) Did he just say that, because he wanted the Public to vote for him? Don’t you think that kind of lying to the people that believed on him? What do you think about that?

PRESS SECRETARY: (a little nervous with a sneaky voice) You all remember when the state of California experienced energy shortages, it looks horrible people were scared & we think the government should focus on that more. Also some other western states are worried about the price and availability of energy this year, we should let that happen again. we should all, be careful not to take actions that could harm consumers, because the President, knows how serious this is. Any other questions?

REPORTER #2: Wait, a minute that's not really answering what I asked. Can you make yourself more clear, on that?

PRESS SECRETARY: (Talking fast) Uh’huh. Well times up, I’ll be having another conference soon, thanks for coming. (Rushing to the door) Have ah wonderful afternoon

(Being interrupted by the Reporters, as the Press rushes to the door the reporters yell questions but she doesn’t listen & tries to ignore them)

Scene #2

MARY: (Talking to the president) Mr. President just had a talk with the Press Secretary and it’s not look so good. People have questions about your (looking at him in the eyes) "Shift".

SMITH: (Looking at her) Then what can we do Mary, I can't do anything. Just tell the Press, to make up another lie. And I will deal with it later. Right now I'm working on some business with, the Coal industry.

MARY: (with an anxious look of confusion) I'm guessing that you don’t care. Is that Right Mr. President? This is very important.

SMITH: (Turning towards her) Look, I don’t care I’m the President of the United States that’s all it matters, right now. (With attitude) so, I guess ill deal with it later because this is not a right moment.

MARY: (Forcing a Smile) Ok, fine with me. If you Mr. President Change your mind I’ll be in my office you can give me a call.

SMITH: Uh'huh, I will. (Picking up the Phone)

MARY: (Walking out the door, with her head down looking at the floor thinking out loud) I can't work anymore for this man, this means in a couple of years Global Warming will be worst. And I don't want to be involved in this. This is Serious, but what can I do? I can't question his authority. I think I might quit, I can't sit here and watch him so this. I quit.