"What do you think faith is?" the president returned the question.
After some thought, Gerard answered, "Faith? America is faith. War is my faith. Victory is my faith."
"He wants eight men who can teach them what faith is. Can I count you in?" the president asked.
"If it’s for America, it would be an honor."
"No, I can’t let you go or Star Wars is really going to happen." The president shook his head helplessly.
"What do you think faith is then, Mister President?" Gerard asked again.
With a bitter smile, the president answered, "No idea. I’ll launch a meeting with the United Nations. I’m sure other countries know of this matter as well."
The president shut his phone and Gerard looked up at the spaceship with a grave expression on his face.
"Faith?" Gerard mumbled to himself.
"Do we await orders or withdraw, Officer?" a soldier asked.
"Withdraw. Leave the rest to the president," Gerard instructed.
