:16:03
For the record, we've been joined
by Nathan Muir, Near East ops.
:16:07
We're in the process
of dealing with a fairly specific...
:16:14
...international flap.
:16:15
We brought you in here as a stopgap.
Fill in a few holes for us.
:16:19
So, I'm like the little Dutch boy?
:16:22
Yeah, we just need you to be
a team player on this one, Muir.
:16:27
Why is that funny?
:16:28
Every time my coach told me that,
I knew I was about to get benched.
:16:34
Due to the nature of this task force,
there will be certain information...
:16:37
...which you don't need to know.
:16:40
A week ago,
Tom Bishop disappeared in Hong Kong.
:16:43
Last night he turned up outside Shanghai.
He's been arrested for espionage.
:16:49
We're working up a complete profile
based on relevant personal histories...
:16:54
...and op records.
This has to be handled with kid gloves.
:16:58
How long does the President
have to claim him?
:17:00
- Twenty-four hours.
- Starting when?
:17:02
As of now, Nathan.
:17:04
8:02 am
:17:07
Bishop has been classified
as a common criminal...
:17:10
...and will be executed at 8:00
tomorrow morning, our time.
:17:16
What about the press?
:17:19
Why not leak it and throw the spotlight
on China, and buy us some time?
:17:23
We need the press on this
like we need a third tit.
:17:27
You using the other two?
:17:30
We don't want outside influences
to limit our options.
:17:35
- What was Bishop doing in China?
- He was with an operation for Duncan.
:17:39
- Was?
- Yes.
:17:41
Until he took matters into his own hands.
:17:43
- Where are they holding him?
- I'm sorry, Nathan.
:17:46
It would be nice to know
what gaps are filled.
:17:49
I've only got 10 fingers here.
:17:54
Guess it's kind of tough timing.
A week before the President's road trip.
:17:58
You guys afraid there will be
a congressional hearing?