"I don't doubt that the election was entirely fair. To open that particular can of worms would do nothing but create more dissension between American political parties that are already highly polarized and, in extreme cases, highly volatile. My concerns aren't for displacing the President-Elect but, as Victor and Tony have already mentioned, being prepared for what his policies might mean not just for America..." He said, looking over at T'Challa, "But for the world at large."
It was telling that out of this group of people that Reed considered intelligent and dear friends, that Doom was the first to share his thoughts and defend Reed's position... That, however, was a something to reflect upon at a later date.
"So far, we're unsure what Luthor's policies, both foreign and domestic will involve and while I believe it is important for us to plan for as many contingencies as possible-- but as Luthor has yet to show his hand, I merely wanted to bring this issue to the attention of this committee that we might begin to prepare for certain... inevitabilities."