The Republic is not what in once was. The Senate is full of greedy, squabbling delegates. [There is no interest in the common good.]
All who gain power are afraid to lose it.
Now they will elect a new Chancellor, a strong Chancellor. One who will not let our tragedy continue.
I will not let this Republic that has stood for a thousand years be split in two.
It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling.
I love democracy, I love the Republic.
The power you give me I will lay down when this crisis has abated. And as my first act with this new authority I will create a Grand Army of the Republic [to counter the increasing threats of the Separatists.]
In order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, for a safe and secure society!
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