I, Doctor in the US-Chapter 536 - 473: Start Early!

In response to this swine flu.

Zhou Mo Sen, as the Minister of Health, has to do something.

Simply put, it means pushing a bill.

It's a rescue-type bill that can be considered a disaster response.

From the standpoint of principles and human conscience.

The implementation of such a bill is necessary and warranted.

It should also garner more support.

Of course, it's also Zhou Mo Sen's responsibility.

However, there are still problems with this.

That is, since it's a bill, there must be procedures.

Thus, Zhou Mo Sen must gather votes.

For these votes, certain actions must be taken.

You, Zhou Mo Sen, want the support of many senators, and this bill eventually has to pass through the Senate.

This is indeed rather troublesome.

Honestly, this is a pandemic taking lives almost every moment.

By the time these procedures are completed, it's uncertain if it can even pass.

How many people will die by then?

But it can't be done any other way.

Procedural justice, that is.

Without these procedures, there's no funding.

The United States is just such a country.

Profit is supreme, without appropriations, you can't accomplish anything.

Those big companies won't care about you.

And for those affected and falling ill from the pandemic, isn't that a good thing for those big companies?

The more patients, the greater the demand. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Especially if these patients' illnesses... are best if they indeed endanger life but don't kill them quickly.

The longer it gets dragged out, or to say it professionally, the longer the treatment period, the better.

This thing... is indeed quite malicious.

But that's the United States for you.

So, this time, Zhou Mo Sen aims to push a rescue-oriented bill during the pandemic.

He really has to pay quite a bit of political cost.

Of course, from many aspects, he, as the Minister of Health.

Truly should do this.

Moreover, he has a certain political capital.

Zhao Ying will definitely support him.

Plus, Jennifer Connelly has also come, hasn't she?

But having just their support is not enough.

Zhou Mo Sen is still quite happy about Jennifer Connelly's proactive help.

Of course, he cares more about that child.

It's just not suitable to mention or meet right now.

After all, this child, in name, still belongs to the couple.

Their current relationship... is still friends.

So, this matter has to be put aside for now.

And what Zhou Mo Sen can truly do.

Is political negotiation.

Thus, he first sought out someone.

Guanhai!

"Ha! My good friend!"

"Mr. President, hello."

Indeed, he sought out Guanhai.

Zhou Mo Sen's choice was certainly not problematic, but in fact... there was indeed a bit of a problem.

The spread of swine flu has already been reported to Guanhai, the Grand Commander, in written form.

According to Zhou Mo Sen's understanding, from a doctor's level of knowledge.

Guanhai should have already taken action.

But this guy... even when Zhou Mo Sen came to him, it seemed he still had no intention.

At least towards this pandemic, that's the case.

Zhou Mo Sen felt quite helpless but could only put on a smiling face.

"We don't need to address each other this formally between us."

"Mr. President, given the current situation, it's still better to address formally."

"Alright then."

"Regarding this pandemic..."

"I understand your point."

"Then, we should take action."

"But, my good friend, you also know, it's very difficult to take action."

"Of course, but we should still act."

"That's right, but before acting, many things have to be done."

Well, indeed.

Guanhai gave Zhou Mo Sen an entire set of bureaucratic clichés.

Zhou Mo Sen felt somewhat like laughing.

This Grand Commander talking such roundabout words to him, it's simply an absurdity.

Of course, Zhou Mo Sen actually understands why Guanhai currently doesn't want to spare efforts in addressing the pandemic.

Because it's simple, Guanhai's healthcare reform has reached a critical stage.

As for Guanhai right now.

If he appears on television, most of the time he's talking about his healthcare reform.

This... is just like the protagonist in "House of Cards."

Kevin Spacey's acting is indeed excellent, his performance is really just like Guanhai's.

You have to know, healthcare reform is a massive policy shift.

It requires a series of actions to coordinate.

From Guanhai's standpoint, he absolutely doesn't want another bill to interfere with his healthcare bill at this moment.

After all, wouldn't that disrupt the plan, requiring more political deals!

But!

"Mr. President, I hope you understand, this is a pandemic, one that will take American lives."

Zhou Mo Sen could only speak to this extent.

Even from a political ally's perspective, he was already going too far.

But not saying this wouldn't work either.

Right now, Zhou Mo Sen is the Minister of Health, and he is in the White House.

He is also a member of Guanhai's cabinet.

This is indeed a significant matter.

His duty.

So... how did Guanhai react?

This first African-American president in U.S. history was also a bit moved.

He patted Zhou Mo Sen on the shoulder.

"My good friend, I understand your point, but I hope you also understand my current predicament.

Alright, I promise you, after March next year, I will definitely do my utmost to push your bill."