Johnson's price was Japanese assets, and what he gained was the ability to carry out his governance strategy.
MacArthur jumped in to stop it.
But what could he stop?
Could he really stop it?
Caught in the web of interests among the President, Congress, and the seven major consortiums, MacArthur's power as the "supreme ruler" of Japan paled in comparison.
Despite his domineering presence in Japan, in the United States, he was just another general—one among many of his rank.
Naturally, Hardy also wanted the limited healthcare plan to pass because he had significant interests at stake. For that reason, he even formed a new insurance company with the Bank of America and Pacific Insurance Company, part of the California consortium.
If the "limited healthcare plan" passed, this new insurance company could secure 30% of the business, instantly making it a giant in the insurance industry.
Time quickly passed.
