" I trust you’ll both keep in mind the political considerations that may arise as a result of this incident.” Alevy stood. “As a political affairs officer, that will be foremost in my mind, sir. Foremost.” “Splendid. Colonel Hollis?” Hollis remained seated and didn’t reply. “Colonel?” Hollis said to Banks, “Once I bombed only politically approved targets. We lost the war. "

― Nelson DeMille , The Charm School