Congressman Billy didn't expect that Irving would embarrass him, but politicians have long been as thick-skinned as the city wall, so he didn't care. He glared at Irving and then turned to one of the leading congressmen and said: "Mr. Chairman, IMF has always been

It’s like a cancer growing on the United States, existing independently of the existing legal system. They constantly create all kinds of big events to enhance their sense of existence. I seriously doubt that those so-called crises that can destroy the world are

They exaggerated the truth, and even directed and acted it themselves..."

It’s really heartbreaking!

Although Owen doesn't agree with the Mission: Impossible team's behavior, he can't say such a thing. Since he became TU, he has actually inquired about some of the Mission: Impossible team's deeds. Although it is confidential, there are always some sporadic and fragmented information.

According to rumors, it is certain that the Mission: Impossible team has indeed saved the United States many times, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it turned the tide, but Senator Billy's words erased his achievements.

Sure enough, Ethan doesn't care about anything else, but he must fight on this issue.

"Your Excellency, the missions completed by the Mission: Impossible team in the past are well documented, and many of the missions were even personally ordered by successive presidents. The IMF team may be disorderly and may have extreme methods, but its contribution to the United States cannot be tarnished.

…”

Ethan was a little excited, Congressman Billy was also arguing on the side, and the scene was a little noisy.

The chairman finally banged the gavel, and after everyone calmed down, he said solemnly: "The parliament is very aware of the contribution that the IMF has made to global security. There is no doubt about it. But what Congressman Billy said does indeed exist. Yours

Taking desperate risks and showing extreme disrespect for the rules. In my opinion, your behavior is no different from gambling, and your results, whether perfect or not, are more like luck. I think the imf's good luck ends today.

, This is also President Palmer’s decision, and we respect his decision..."

A crisp sound of the gavel decided the final fate of the Mission: Impossible team. The IMF was disbanded. In view of their past contributions, all members of the IMF were not held accountable and could choose whether to continue to serve in CIA or retire.

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Owen walked out of the Capitol quietly and watched Ethan's lonely figure go away. He witnessed the demise of this legendary elite team with his own eyes and felt a little sad in his heart.

Owen doesn't know where Ethan will go. His personal relationship with Ethan is not very good. The two have been hostile for almost as long as they have cooperated. The connection between the two is more like a kind of appreciation.

A kind of mutual sympathy.

It is self-evident that the politicians in the Congress specially brought him here today to show their power, which is a bit of a warning to the monkeys. The imf is in a special situation. The president's announcement of dissolution does not really count as dissolution. Congress has the right to reject it, that is,

He said, in fact, the final decision lies with Congress.

The same is true for the quick reaction squad. When it was established, it was approved by Congress, so the right to die must also be in the hands of Congress.

Irving didn't think much about this matter. The power struggle between the president and Congress always exists. Politics is the art of compromise. TU is a sharp sword in the hands of the president, and the quick reaction team is the sharpest part of the sword. Give it up.

It just chilled Jack Bauer's heart. Where could he find such a loyal and capable subordinate?

Owen drove out, picked up his weapon from the guard, and then went straight home. The hearing was delayed all morning, and it was almost time for lunch. Owen still remembered the agreement he made with Monica.

After calling Monica, Owen drove home, picked up Monica on the side of the road, and went straight to their favorite new Italian restaurant.

Owen actually has a general impression of Italian food. He still retains the taste of his previous life and prefers Chinese food. But Monica likes this, and Owen is happy to accompany her.

The lunch was very sumptuous, and Owen didn't care. Monica ordered everything, and together they tasted Italian mezze, prosciutto, Roman-style braised tripe, Florentine T-bone steak, mozzarella and black cherry sauce.

Owen did see a lot of strange dishes on the menu, such as cuttlefish, a dark puddle, which looked really unappetizing. There was also beef knee bone risotto, which looked weird, but Owen didn't order it anyway. And

Italians seem to like tripe very much. Tripe can be prepared in various ways and can be used in dishes, soups, and sausages...

It actually took three hours to finish the meal. It was Monica's invitation. Owen enjoyed the meal very much, and the depression from the hearing in the morning disappeared.

When I was driving home after dinner, I received a call from Jack as soon as I arrived at the door.

He originally thought he was asking about the hearing in the morning, but unexpectedly Jack didn't give him a chance and said directly: "Owen, come to the headquarters."

Looking at Monica Owen with a helpless expression, it seemed that the fitness activity in the afternoon was in vain. After returning from the operation, their quick reaction team was originally on vacation today, but Jack asked him again.

After putting Monica down, Owen then drove back to the CTU headquarters. Under the leadership of Jack Bauer, CTU was always busy, working three shifts 24 hours a day, with the lights on.

As soon as he entered the door, Owen went straight to Jack's office, took a few steps up to the second floor, took a glance and saw that no one was inside, so Owen opened the door and walked in directly.

"Jack, what brought you to me?"

Owen's tone was a little bad. After all, anyone who was caught working during their vacation would feel a little unhappy.

Jack didn't care about his attitude, but looked into his eyes and said quietly: "Your substitute was attacked, and both of them were killed..."

Owen froze on the spot, unable to react, then suddenly remembered something and said urgently: "What you are talking about is..."

"Yes, they are your doubles, the two who pretended to be your mother and sister. They were tortured and killed in their room last night. The murderer was a professional and his methods were very cruel..."

Jack confirmed the news before he finished speaking, and Owen's heart sank.

The stand-in Jack mentioned was not Owen's stand-in, but a means of protection specifically for Owen's family. For agents like Owen who have many enemies, ctu has its own protection mechanism.

For example, for Owen's family, CTU will find two people similar to his mother and sister to pretend to be them. These two impostors have huge insurances. Once they are killed, the insurance will directly pay them in advance.

Beneficiaries, so those substitutes will willingly accept this dangerous task.

And for the sake of authenticity, ctu will make a complete set. The photos of the two substitutes at home include Owen, and they are all from childhood to adulthood, so there is no doubt. Other shopping records, medical insurance records, school records, etc. can also be checked

Well, as for Owen's real mother and sister, their relationship with him has long been eliminated in various systems. This measure is not only adopted by Owen, but also by several members of the quick response team, even Jack Bauer.

Upon hearing such news, Owen would immediately think about who was going to deal with his family.

He has many enemies, including Makarov from the core group, Avril Lavigne from the White Mask, the remnants of the Cruel Angel, and the remnants of the Colombian drug lords. Anyone could be there, but the first thing Owen thought of was Makarov on the plane the day before.
Chapter completed!