Does 'Bolten watched the exchanges and, after what he called a quiet moment,suggested that the Vice President get in touch with the President and confirm the engage order.' offer a contrasting position to 'After they got in contact, the engage order was confirmed.'
Bolten watched the exchanges and, after what he called a quiet moment,suggested that the Vice President get in touch with the President and confirm the engage order.###After they got in contact, the engage order was confirmed.