" I think we opened a Pandora’s box, took out a can of worms, and threw it at a hornet’s nest.” “You can say that again.” But I didn’t. I said, “We’ve been cut loose.” I thought a moment, then added, “But I think we can go it alone.” “I guess we have no choice. But I still want to know about West Point. "

― Nelson DeMille , The General's Daughter