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an army to do it.
A second pod moves into the center of the area with
DARSANA, the AMBASSADOR of GLEE ANSELM.
DARSANA: Why weren't the Jedi able to stop this
assassination? We are no longer safe, under their
protection.
SENATOR ORN FREE TAA swings forward in his pod.
ORN FREE TAA: The Republic needs more security now! Before
it comes to war.
PALPATINE: Must I remind the Senator from Malastare that
negotiations are continuing with the separatists. Peace is
our objective here... not war.
The SENATORS yell pro and con. MAS AMEDDA tries to calm
things down. SENATOR PADM? AMIDALA, with CAPTAIN TYPHO, JAR
JAR, and DORM?, maneuver her pod into the center of the
vast arena.
AMIDALA: My noble colleagues, I concur with the Supreme
Chancellor. At all costs, we do not want war!
The Senate goes quiet, then there is an outburst of
cheering and applause.
PALPATINE: It is with great surprise and joy the chair
recognizes the Senator from Naboo, Padm茅 Amidala.
PADM?: Less than an hour ago, an assassination attempt was
made against my life. One of my bodyguards and six others
were ruthlessly and senselessly murdered. I was the target
but, more importantly, I believe this security measure
before you, was the target. I have led the opposition to
build an army... but there is someone in this body who will
stop at nothing to assure its passage...
Many of the SENATORS boo and yell at SENATOR AMIDALA.
PADM?: I warn you, if you vote to create this army, war
will follow. I have experienced the misery of war
firsthand; I do not wish to do it again.
There is sporadic yelling for and against her statements.
PADM?: Wake up, Senators... you must wake up! If we offer
the separatists violence, they can only show us violence in
return! Many will lose their lives. All will lose their
freedom. This decision could very well destroy the very
foundation of our great Republic. I pray you, do not let
fear push you into a disastrous decision. Vote down this
security measure, which is nothing less than a declaration
of war! Does anyone here want that? I cannot believe they
do.
There is an undercurrent of booing... and groaning. SENATOR
ORN FREE TAA moves his pod next to AMIDALA.
ORN FREE TAA: My motion to defer the vote must be dealt
with first. That is the rule of law.
AMIDALA looks angry and frustrated. PALPATINE gives her a
sympathetic look.
PALPATINE: Due to the lateness of the hour and the
seriousness of this motion, we will take up these matters
tomorrow. Until then, the Senate stands adjourned.
EXTERIOR: EXECUTIVE QUARTERS BUILDING - DAY
The giant towers of the Republic Executive Building seem to
reach the heavens. Traffic clogs the smoggy sky.
INTERIOR: CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE - DAY
CHANCELLOR PALPATINE sits behind his desk with TWO RED-CLAD
ROYAL GUARDS on either side of the door. YODA, PLO KOON,
KI-ADI-MUNDI, and MACE WINDU sit across from him. Behind
them stand the Jedi LUMINARA UNDULI and her Padawan,
BARRISS OFFEE.
PALPATINE: I don't know how much longer I can hold off the