Miss President wants to talk to you

The two stopped at the same time.

"Mr. Hopkins."

Smith was the first to greet them.

His tone was natural, and he wore a polite smile.

"Senator Smith."

Eleanor nodded in response.

"How have you been lately? Has it affected your work?"

Smith asked with concern, "There was quite a stir about this recently. I originally wanted to visit you, but I heard it wasn't convenient at the White House."

He was referring, of course, to the false accusation case from some time ago.

His kind and gentle appearance really made him seem like an elder who genuinely cared about his juniors.

"It's all over now."

Eleanor nodded. "Thank you for your concern, Senator Smith."

"It's good that you're alright."

Smith sighed, deeply distressed.

"People these days will do anything for money."

"Especially those women!"

As he said this, his tone became more dissatisfied.

"At such a young age, with hands and feet, instead of thinking about making a living on his own, he fabricates lies and tries to extort money from others."

"This behavior is not only hurting you."

"It also harms all women who are truly treated unfairly, making it more difficult for them to actually defend their rights!"

That's a very fair statement.

Smith seemed genuinely lamenting the decline of morality; he grew increasingly angry as he spoke, his face turning slightly red.

Eleanor could only try to comfort the old man and tell him not to get so agitated.

Be careful not to get so angry you die.

"The court has already issued a verdict."

He said, "Once it's over, there's no need to pursue it further."

"Moreover, I believe these women are just isolated cases and cannot represent the whole!"

Smith shook his head.

"You're still too lenient."

He said, "Some people dare to challenge the bottom line of morality again and again because the punishment they receive is too light."

By this time, the other senators had left, leaving only the two of them.

The old man and the young man seemed to get along better and better as they talked, and neither of them had any intention of stopping.

“I also saw the interview with you by reporters in front of the court.”

Smith nodded and said, "Your statement is correct. This case is clearly a case of those women trying to frame someone. There is no behind-the-scenes force pushing it."

"Those reporters, who are usually not very proactive, run faster than anyone else as soon as they hear a little bit of news."

"They're obsessed with conspiracy theories and trying to prove that there are irreconcilable conflicts among the federal elites."

"Fortunately, you didn't fall for their trick!"

Eleanor remained humble in the face of Smith's praise.

"You flatter me."

He said, "Whether it's the White House or Congress, everyone is serving the federal government. Occasionally, there may be disagreements, but they are all in the public interest."

There are no bad people to begin with; everyone is a good person.

"I'm just telling the truth."

Smith nodded, agreeing with the answer.

"That's right!"

He suddenly said, "I heard that the White House is preparing to make further adjustments to the agricultural bill?"

Eleanor's heart skipped a beat; finally, they'd brought up this.

This is what Smith really cares about.

He had also heard that Eleanor was in Congress today to make some adjustments to the Agriculture Act.

Smith was curious, and since Congress was his home turf, he decided to come and take a look.

Unexpectedly, I ran into Eleanor.

"It is indeed under discussion."

Elino replied, "It's only a first draft, and it's normal for different parties to have different opinions."

"That's more like it."

Smith nodded.

"Agricultural issues are inherently complex and require careful discussion."

"The previous bill was indeed somewhat radical, and it's understandable that it aroused dissatisfaction among lawmakers."

"I also advised them that since the White House has put forward such a bill, it must have its own considerations. We should be wholeheartedly for the country and not just think about opposing it."

Unfortunately, they wouldn't listen.

"Now that everyone is willing to discuss this, it's a good thing. Let's have a good talk and come up with a result that satisfies everyone."

Eleanor listened attentively.

He suddenly asked, "Senator Smith, since you've brought up this situation, I'd like to ask you about it as well."

"In your opinion, what were the main problems with the previous bills that made lawmakers so opposed to them?"

Seeing Eleanor in this state.

Smith also became interested in offering his advice.

"I think the main problem is that the bill didn't respect Southern traditions!"

He said earnestly, "It treats Southern farms like ordinary factories, landlords like employers, tenants like workers, and tries to use commercial thinking to deal with agricultural problems."

But that's not the case!

“In the south, land is often managed by a single family for decades, or even centuries.”

"Our relationship can no longer be described simply as an employer-employee relationship; if we were to use a more fitting term..."

Smith thought about it.

"family!"

He said, "Whether we are farmers or plantation owners in the South, we all treat our tenants as family!"

"Since it's a big family, there will naturally be some family rules."

"Perhaps these family rules are difficult for outsiders to understand."

"But believe me, these regulations are definitely the best solutions based on the local situation!"

Oh

Eleanor looked like she suddenly understood.

"I see!"

He couldn't help but nod and say, "No wonder these congressmen reacted so strongly!"

"It is impossible for the Ministry of Agriculture to grasp the actual situation in every county and suddenly make uniform regulations."

"If it doesn't fit the local reality, it might backfire."

Seeing that Eleanor did not directly object, Smith's expression softened further.

"That's right!"

He said, "I have always believed that there is no irreconcilable conflict between the South and the White House."

"The Southern faction is not against reform, but they are worried that reform is moving too fast."

"As long as the White House is willing to concede and return the oversight authority requested by the Department of Agriculture to the local committees."

"I believe everyone will be very satisfied!"

Upon hearing this, Eleanor nodded repeatedly.

"I see. I never understood why the Southern faction was so tough."

"Now that I've talked to you, I realize that's the reason!"

"Mr. Smith, you truly are a highly respected elder!"

"Just a few words were enough to clear my mind and make me see the light!"

"If your words can be heard by more people, I believe everyone will understand the good intentions of the Southern faction."

"You are the ones who are truly dedicated to the Federation!"

Smith was pleased with the compliment, but didn't really take it seriously.

Since compliments don't cost anything, Eleanor can say whatever she wants.

Smith has seen too many hypocrites who speak sweetly but are treacherous in their hearts, appearing to agree with you on the surface but constantly stabbing you in the back.

What a bunch of despicable people!

Thinking about this, Smith sighed.