Although Secretary Ross did not achieve a sweeping victory, he still managed to outmaneuver S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers.
The hearing was not a one-and-done affair; thanks to Ross's lobbying, Congress temporarily lifted the ban on Rory's experiments. Ross immediately brought several test volunteers to the military base laboratory.
"It's a pity Nick Fury didn't show up today. Otherwise, I'd really love to see how sour his expression would have been." Ross puffed on his cigar and chuckled with profound satisfaction.
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