Senator Palpatine

"It is a great gift to see you alive, Your Majesty. With the communications breakdown, we've been very concerned. I am anxious to hear your report on the situation. May I present Supreme Chancellor Valorum?"
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"There is no civility, only politics."
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"The Republic is not what it once was -- the Senate is full of greedy, squabbling delegates. There is no interest in the common good."
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"I must be frank, Your Majesty -- there is little chance the Senate will act on the invasion."
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"If I may say so, Your Majesty, the Chancellor has little real power. He is mired by baseless accusations of corruption -- the bureaucrats are in charge now."
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"Our best choice would be to push for the election of a stronger Supreme Chancellor, one who could control the bureaucrats and give us justice. You could call for a vote of no-confidence in Chancellor Valorum..."
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"Our only other choice would be to submit a plea to the courts."
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"I think we're going to have to accept Federation control for the time being."
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"Supreme Chancellor, delgates of the Senate ...a tragedy has occurred which started right here with the taxation of trade routes and has now engulfed our entire planet in the oppression of the Trade Federation."
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"To state our allegations, I present Queen Amidala, recently elected ruler of the Naboo, who speaks on our behalf."
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"Enter the bureaucrats...the true rulers of the Republic. And on the payroll of the Trade Federation, I might add. This is where Chancellor Valorum's strength will disappear."
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"Now they will elect a new Chancellor - a strong Chancellor. One who will not let our tragedy continue."
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"A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one."
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"Your Majesty, if I am elected, I promise to put an end to corruption..."
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"I feel confident our situation will create a strong sympathy vote for us. I will be Chancellor."
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"I understand your concern, Your Majesty, unfortunately the Federation has possession of our planet."
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"Go back? But, Your Majesty, be realistic! They'll force you to sign the treaty!"
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"Please, Your Majesty, stay here where it's safe!"
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Chancellor Palpatine

"We are indebted to you for your bravery, Obi-Wan Kenobi. And you, young Skywalker -- we will watch your career with great interest!"
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"Your boldness has saved our people, Your Majesty. It's you who should be congratulated. Together, we shall bring peace and prosperity to the Republic."
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Senator Palpatine

"Negotiations haven't started because the Ambassadors aren't there. How could that be true? I have assurances from the Chancellor: his ambassadors did arrive. [Transmission becomes unintelligible as it is blocked by the Trade Federation]"
"Senator Palpatine? What's happening?"
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"It is a great gift to see you alive, Your Majesty. With the communications breakdown, we've been very concerned. I am anxious to hear your report on the situation. May I present Supreme Chancellor Valorum?"
"Welcome your Highness."
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Chancellor Palpatine