Knowing there will be little wiggle room, The Secretary verifies the trustworthiness of his ally, The Power Switch.

The Secretary retains his composure, even stopping to explain the steps necessary to accomplish his task.

Positioning is a key component of tricky negotiations. The Sectary maintains his concentration.

As he re-orients himself to the task, The Secretary gets the nail, er screw, right on the head.

Strategically speaking, altitude is your friend. Thus the diplomat takes advantage of a nearby "ladder".

After completing his tough negotiations, The Secretary enjoys whetting his whistle with pickle juice.