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as many as one million uniforms.”
    Ohmshidi smiled and nodded. “That is not a problem, and it will provide jobs for the people,” he said.
    â€œThere will be no beards among the members of the SPS.”
    Ohmshidi’s smile turned to a frown. “That cannot be. As Muslims, they must wear beards.”
    â€œMr. President, if you will hear me out,” Franken said. “The Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him, had reasons for a beard, so that the followers be easily identified from among the clean-shaven apostates. But it is not mandatory in the Koran, and only the Koran’s laws are applicable at all times.”
    â€œBut why would you not want your soldiers to wear beards?”
    â€œI believe that a Muslim who is a holy man, in dishdasha, taqiyah , and wearing a beard, presents the image of peace. But as soldiers of the Prophet we must, at all times, present an appearance, not of peace, but of war, an image that is frightening enough to command the fear and respect of those who are subject to our laws. An imposing uniform with its military accouterments, and a clean-shaven face, will do this.”
    â€œI see.”
    â€œI intend to have an inner cadre that will be the most elite unit of the SPS. The men of this unit will be selected on the principles of loyalty to you, Mr. President, and they must prove that they have no Jewish ancestry. Also, no one under six feet tall will be permitted in this inner elite core.”
    Ohmshidi made no reference to the fact that Franken was considerably under six feet tall. “Have you a name for this elite corps?”
    â€œWe shall call them the Janissary Corps.”
    â€œYes!” Ohmshidi said. “After the elite Turkish Guard that defeated the infidels at Constantinople! Janissary! Brilliant idea, Mr. Franken.”
    â€œThank you, Great Leader.”
    â€œTell me more about the Janissaries.”
    â€œWhereas the main body of the SPS will wear forest green uniforms, the Janissaries will wear black with silver lapel pins depicting a scimitar and a severed head. No member of the Janissary Corps can be married, for they will have but one loyalty, and that is to you. They must take an oath of loyalty and obedience unto death.”
    â€œYes, yes, that is as it should be. But of course, as they are my special guards, I will have an equal loyalty to them,” Ohmshidi said. “Please, do continue.”
    â€œIn order that the SPS be effective, it will be necessary for us to take over the administration of all police forces within the nation, city and state. Those organizations that we take over, and whom we deem worthy of the honor, will be incorporated within the SPS. Those who are not worthy to be incorporated will be dismissed. Those who refuse to be incorporated will be eliminated.
    â€œIn addition, all legal jurisdiction will be taken away from civilian courts, and turned over to the SPS. I have written a mission statement which I would like to read, for your approval.”
    â€œYes, by all means, read the mission statement.”
    Reed cleared his throat, then began to read aloud. “We, the State Protective Service, shall unremittingly fulfill our task: to establish the security of our Islamic Republic, to maintain the safety of our Great Leader, Mehdi Ohmshidi, and to establish peace and stability. We will be the enemy to all Jews, Christians, and Muslims who do not show obedience to Moqaddas Sirata . And, without pity, we shall put the merciless sword of punishment to the neck of such infidels, today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come.”
    â€œVery good, Franken. Or, shall I call you General Franken?”
    â€œWith your permission, Great Leader, I would prefer the title of National Leader of the SPS.”
    â€œSo be it. How soon can you put this organization together, National Leader?”
    â€œI have the core of those who were members of the SPS in the before time. Those men whose loyalty I feel