DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT TWO         24.

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					SHAKAAR
				(wry)
			So you're saying it's as plain as
			the nose on my face.

	Odo acknowledges Shakaar's humor.

					ODO
			I've been working with the
			Federation for a number of years.
			They claim to be open and
			understanding, but somehow,
			they're always convinced they're
			right. It can be exasperating at
			times.

					SHAKAAR
			I'm trying to get them to cut the
			timetable for Bajor's admittance
			to the Federation by half. Every
			time I think I've made them
			understand my reasons, they
			"remind" me that every Federation
			member has gone through the same
			admissions process.

					ODO
				(knowing)
			And why should Bajor be any
			different.

					SHAKAAR
				(sarcastic)
			I can't think of a single reason.

					ODO
			Unless of course, you take into
			account the effects a fifty year
			occupation might have on a
			society.

					SHAKAAR
				(someone understands)
			Thank you.

	They reach the door to Shakaar's quarters, where TWO
	GUARDS are posted.

					SHAKAAR
			I've been a soldier and I've been a
			politician...
				(wry)
			I have to say, I'm starting to
			think being a soldier was easier.