Jobs was so miserable that he didn't even know that someone had put his name in a notebook......

On December 14, Clinton defeated his biggest rival, former US President George H.W. Bush, without any suspense, and was then elected president of the United States, and will be sworn in on January 20 next year!

Henry immediately sent a congratulatory message congratulating him on his election as president of the United States.

On January 20, 1993, Henry was invited to the White House to attend Clinton's swearing-in ceremony!

On the evening after the ceremony, Henry had a long conversation with Clinton.

Henry knew that in 1993, the design of the ISS would be completed, and then the construction phase would be.

When the time comes, it will be necessary to launch rockets and spacecraft to deliver construction materials to the International Space Station, and if Henry's SpaceX company can win the government's order, then SpaceX's development speed will be extremely fast!

This is a huge opportunity!

Seizing this opportunity, you will be able to work closely with NASA, and you will be able to get their technical help and get a lot of orders. In addition, if the United States chooses SpaceX as the rocket company to transport supplies, the publicity effect will be immediate!

SpaceX will immediately attract the attention of all countries!

When other countries or organizations involved in cooperation need to send supplies, they will definitely consider SpaceX.

The International Space Station (ISS) program is an international cooperation program jointly promoted by six major international space agencies: NASA, Roskosa, European Space Agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Canadian National Space Agency and Brazilian Space Agency.

A total of 16 countries or regional organizations participated in the program, but what is criticized is that the program excludes China!

It is a bit unworthy of the name to exclude China from such a huge international cooperation project!

China has repeatedly applied to join the ISS program. It's embarrassing to be rejected, what does this feeling of being isolated and excluded look like?

It's really aggrieved!

In the end, China couldn't get angry and built a space station on its own. But it is clear that the International Space Station is a multi-country cooperation led by the United States and Russia, two of the world's top countries in space technology. I don't know how much stronger it is than China alone!!

No matter how much money China spends to build its own space station, it will be difficult to catch up with the International Space Station!

The European Union and Russia do not have much of an opinion on China's entry into the ISS, but the United States does not agree. If the United States does not agree, China will have no choice but to join it no matter what.

In fact, China's space technology is also world-class, and it is not only a space power, but also a space power, and it should join the ISS program.

Henry's influence in the United States was enormous. And it has also infiltrated quite a few American departments. The children of many high-ranking officials in the United States work for Henry's company, and some shares are available. Henry has used sugar-coated cannonballs to build a vast and complex spider web of hesitation, in which Henry is the core, and his words can influence the decision-making of the US authorities!

Now, the president of the United States is supported by Henry, and it is conceivable how influential Henry is.

Maybe. Under Henry's lobbying, China could also join the ISS.

And if China can help Henry. Joining the ISS program would be of great benefit to Henry.

Henry will win the favor of the Chinese, and the company can be said to be unimpeded in China, but it will not be hindered and blamed too much. For Henry, it's just a matter of mouth. But the benefits are enormous.

Henry did not talk to Clinton about China's entry into the International Space Station tonight.

I had to wait for China to apply to join, and then it was denied. Then, like a savior, Henry came out of nowhere.

It's better to send charcoal in the snow than icing on the cake!

Such. Only then can others remember you......

Henry only talked to Clinton about SpaceX wanting to participate in the ISS program and being an excellent "porter".

"SpaceX's launch vehicle is about to be successfully developed, President Clinton, you see, how about letting SpaceX join the International Space Station program? The price of our launch vehicle is very low, less than $100 million, about $90 million......

In the White House chamber hangs an oil painting depicting the first President of the United States, George Washington, in front of a crowd of soldiers after the Revolutionary War, announcing to them that it was thundering and raining, and everyone could go home and farm......

George Washington's forehead is very imposing, with one hand on his waist and the other hand propped on the cannon, as if Lao Tzu is a symbol of the American spiritual will!

Clinton is clearly not comparable to George Washington.

Sitting across from him was the richest man in the world, the most influential man in the United States! His words had to be carefully considered.

"I can help you match, but it depends on NASA's decision!" Clinton said.

"Well, I know, you just need to help say something nice, no matter what, you are also the president of the United States, they will give you some face!" Henry laughed.

Henry leaned close to Clinton and whispered: "President Clinton, I want to buy Lockheed and strengthen SpaceX, you see, can you help?"

What?? Acquisition of Lockheed Corporation?!

Clinton's eyes widened.

Lockheed is not an ordinary company, it is an American aerospace manufacturer, an American arms company, the world's largest defense contractor, the world's largest fighter jet manufacturer, producing all kinds of fighter jets, a terrible mess!!

Whoever dares to show off his might will release a flying fleet to scare him to death!

At this time, Clinton smiled bitterly.

Enhancing SpaceX? Well, SpaceX and Lockheed are not at the same level at all, right? SpaceX is at most a small division of Lockheed......

Of course, Clinton had no doubt that Henry had no money to buy Lockheed, and that he was only buying Lockheed to strengthen SpaceX, which was clearly an excuse. However, the acquisition of Lockheed is not a matter of having money to acquire!

There's so much at stake!

"It's hard to !!," Clinton said.

"I know," Henry laughed, "how could I have asked you for your help?"

Clinton shook his head speechlessly, he thought for a while, and then said: "The relationship between Lockheed and the military is very good, and I should not interfere too much." If you go directly to the acquisition, with the strength of SpaceX, they will most likely reject you. Therefore, I suggest that after acquiring other companies and strengthening SpaceX, the success rate will be much greater if the merger plan is implemented with Lockheed!"

Henry nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Do you have a good acquisition target?"

"Yes!" Clinton laughed, "you can go and buy Sikorsky Aircraft, an American manufacturer of airplanes and helicopters." ”

Clinton paused for a moment and said with a faint smile: "The helicopter used by the President of the United States (Marine One) has always used Sikorsky products, and I can help you match!! you know, the relationship between the President of the United States and Sikorsky has always been relatively close......

"Okay!!" Henry nodded, "then buy Sikorsky First!"

"After buying Sikorsky, let them build themselves the same helicopter as the President of the United States!" Henry couldn't help but think to himself.

Henry suddenly recalled that in his previous life, in 2015, the final fate of Sikorsky was to be acquired by Lockheed Corporation, and the purchase price was only 8 billion US dollars, and it was obviously not much money to acquire it now.

After leaving the White House, Henry sent someone to investigate Sikorsky.

Sikorsky has stopped developing aircraft and is now focusing solely on helicopter manufacturing, with total assets valued at $4.5 billion!

Without hesitation, Henry called Clinton directly and told him that he would immediately initiate a formal acquisition of Sikorsky. Henry still has more than $5 billion on hand, which is completely sufficient.

(PS: There is another chapter at half past eleven)

(To be continued.) )