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At CTU Milo gives acting director Chapelle new intel he's discovered. A direct link between Shariff and terrorism. Shariff was one of the owners of the garage where Navi Araz worked, from which he helped Juma's men unlock the nerve gas cannisters. Like most front businesses this garage was a functioning business, no proof that Shariff knew what Navi was really up to. Milo promises to keep looking. At the White House president Bartlett is given intel by CTU, specifically a translation of Shariff's conversations. He asks to speak with secretary Vinnick.
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Vinnick: You asked to see me sir?
Bartlett: Yes. They've translated Shariff's conversations. There's no doubt that he knowingly helped fund terrorism. He also makes is clear his desire to keep his own government from knowing his plans. I admit, I'm not anxious to start a war, especially since the prime minister seems to be a legitimate ally. What if we were to use this evidence to arrest Shariff?
Vinnick: That poses several problems. Technically, we got this intel illegally, by violating their embassy. The situation in Qumar is, complicated. Shariff's ideas of fundamentalism, have their share of supporters. Shariff being tried in an American court, would draw a lot more Qumari people towards terrorism. You're a good man sir, I know you wish to avoid war, I'm just not sure it's possible.
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As Jack Bauer finished his debrief the doctor said he could leave. Chapelle came to see Jack off.
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Chapelle: You've done good work Jack, you should go home now.
Jack: There's still one cannister unnacounted for.
Chapelle: When Juma wakes up, we'll make him talk. You're no good to us if you're too fatigued. Go home, eat, talk with your wife, and get a good night's sleep. If we haven't stopped the final cannister by then, I'll give you a call.
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Jack didn't always like Chapelle, he was an ambitious guy who threw his subordinates under the bus first chance he got. But maybe he was right, Jack did want to go home and see Teri, before it was too late.
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