Okay You Got Me

"Mr. Reyes…" Bailey let out a short chuckle. "You see, there isn't enough time for you to decide. The United States wants to know your answer if you are in or out."

"Why are you pressuring me? Is the United States attacking China now?" Michael asked, clearly taken aback by the sudden passive aggressiveness of the CIA agent.

Bailey's expression turned serious. "Not yet, but tensions are at an all-time high. We need to be prepared for any possibility, and that includes leveraging every possible advantage. Your technology could be that advantage, Mr. Reyes." 

"Did you even inform the President of the Philippines about this? The Philippines is going to be your ally in case of an all-out war right?"

"We haven't informed your President, and the President of the United States doesn't see any benefits of telling your President right now," Bailey replied, his tone dismissive. "This is a matter of national security for us, and we need to act quickly."