1 00:00:00,360 --> 00:00:01,488 [Orchestral fanfare] 2 00:00:01,608 --> 00:00:03,392 Star Wars: The Clone Wars - 03x11 Pursuit of Peace 3 00:00:03,512 --> 00:00:06,512 Sync by Kerensky www.Addic7ed.com 4 00:00:06,837 --> 00:00:09,488 A special thanks to all Addic7ed translators. You guys rock! 5 00:00:10,597 --> 00:00:14,981 Truth can strike down the spectre of fear. 6 00:00:16,950 --> 00:00:18,684 Male announcer: Peace shattered. 7 00:00:18,719 --> 00:00:21,573 Once-promising negotiations between the Republic and 8 00:00:21,693 --> 00:00:25,686 the separatists are now in shambles following a droid suicide 9 00:00:25,806 --> 00:00:28,460 bombing on the capitol city-planet of Coruscant. 10 00:00:29,096 --> 00:00:33,533 As fear and anger prevail, the senate overwhelmingly passes 11 00:00:33,567 --> 00:00:36,636 a bill to deregulate the banks, opening the gateway 12 00:00:36,670 --> 00:00:40,433 to additional troops and an increase in fighting. 13 00:00:42,830 --> 00:00:47,361 Members of the senate, please, please... 14 00:00:47,481 --> 00:00:49,148 How dare they? 15 00:00:49,182 --> 00:00:52,218 They attack, and now they want peace? 16 00:00:52,252 --> 00:00:55,888 Chancellor Palpatine, may I remind the senators that 17 00:00:55,923 --> 00:00:58,891 the peace proposal was made prior to their assault. 18 00:00:58,926 --> 00:01:02,862 That only highlights its insincerity. 19 00:01:02,896 --> 00:01:07,300 Chancellor Palpatine, in light of this unprovoked attack 20 00:01:07,334 --> 00:01:11,003 on Coruscant and the vulnerabilities it raises, 21 00:01:11,038 --> 00:01:16,448 I propose the Republic purchase an additional 5 million clone troopers. 22 00:01:16,777 --> 00:01:19,879 The Republic is already operating in deep debt. 23 00:01:19,913 --> 00:01:22,715 How do you propose we pay for these additional troops? 24 00:01:22,749 --> 00:01:26,419 My people are drafting an emergency appropriations bill 25 00:01:26,453 --> 00:01:29,989 - that would raise funds... - from the banking clan? 26 00:01:30,023 --> 00:01:31,390 Yes, of course. 27 00:01:31,425 --> 00:01:34,560 Do you have an alternate means of paying? 28 00:01:34,595 --> 00:01:38,164 One alternative might be to stop the war, not escalate it. 29 00:01:38,198 --> 00:01:40,361 - Traitor! - [Together] Traitor! 30 00:01:40,481 --> 00:01:41,834 No! 31 00:01:41,868 --> 00:01:43,569 You cannot believe her. 32 00:01:43,604 --> 00:01:47,740 Whoever attacked the power grid wants us to continue to fight. 33 00:01:47,774 --> 00:01:51,611 It's a calculated attempt to destroy the peace process. 34 00:01:51,645 --> 00:01:54,213 Not everyone in the confederacy wants this. 35 00:01:54,247 --> 00:01:56,048 I know this for a fact. 36 00:01:56,083 --> 00:01:58,651 You have separatists friends, senator? 37 00:01:58,685 --> 00:01:59,986 Whose side are you on? 38 00:02:00,020 --> 00:02:01,454 [Together] What? 39 00:02:01,488 --> 00:02:04,256 We will not stand for this. 40 00:02:04,291 --> 00:02:07,426 [All screaming] 41 00:02:07,461 --> 00:02:11,658 Please, the young senator from Naboo makes a point. 42 00:02:11,972 --> 00:02:13,852 There is no need to... 43 00:02:13,972 --> 00:02:16,786 [Whispering] 44 00:02:18,171 --> 00:02:21,447 We have just received a message from our opponent, 45 00:02:21,567 --> 00:02:23,567 Count Dooku. 46 00:02:25,281 --> 00:02:30,537 Your Republic forces have carried out a barbaric attack on our people, 47 00:02:31,499 --> 00:02:36,705 and among the deaths was the very sponsor of the peace accord, 48 00:02:37,065 --> 00:02:39,677 senator Miina Bonteri. 49 00:02:39,797 --> 00:02:41,193 What? No. 50 00:02:41,228 --> 00:02:43,726 With her needless death, 51 00:02:44,196 --> 00:02:49,314 I must formally withdraw the proposal for peace offered by our senate. 52 00:02:50,203 --> 00:02:52,538 We must not show weakness. 53 00:03:02,115 --> 00:03:03,683 Thank you, Teckla. 54 00:03:03,717 --> 00:03:04,784 Yes, my lady. 55 00:03:04,818 --> 00:03:06,485 I can't believe it. 56 00:03:06,520 --> 00:03:10,056 I just can't believe the Republic would target senator Bonteri. 57 00:03:10,090 --> 00:03:12,987 She was the only one willing to stand up for peace. 58 00:03:13,487 --> 00:03:14,899 You shouldn't believe it. 59 00:03:15,019 --> 00:03:17,593 The Republic spies are reporting that senator Bonteri 60 00:03:17,713 --> 00:03:19,663 was murdered by Dooku's thugs. 61 00:03:19,783 --> 00:03:23,285 That message to the senate was a ploy to disguise his true actions. 62 00:03:24,171 --> 00:03:26,505 I am so sorry, Padme. 63 00:03:26,540 --> 00:03:29,573 If your friend met with a violent end because of her politics, 64 00:03:29,693 --> 00:03:32,578 let's make sure her courageous effort wasn't in vain. 65 00:03:32,612 --> 00:03:33,913 What can we do? 66 00:03:33,947 --> 00:03:36,515 For one, defeat this bill. 67 00:03:36,550 --> 00:03:39,385 Can we really win this war with the troops that we have? 68 00:03:39,419 --> 00:03:41,487 Let's hope we don't have to. 69 00:03:41,521 --> 00:03:44,023 I'll start lining up support, but I'll need ammunition. 70 00:03:44,057 --> 00:03:47,007 We can't afford ammunition, remember? 71 00:03:49,730 --> 00:03:51,797 I joke. 72 00:03:51,832 --> 00:03:54,667 Go to the banking clan and see how much interest they're 73 00:03:54,701 --> 00:03:56,135 going to charge for the loan. 74 00:03:56,169 --> 00:03:59,905 The more I know about what the exact cost of this bill will be, 75 00:03:59,940 --> 00:04:02,141 the better I can make my case to defeat it. 76 00:04:02,175 --> 00:04:04,043 Right, let's go, uncle. 77 00:04:04,077 --> 00:04:06,178 You know these banking clan people. 78 00:04:06,213 --> 00:04:09,582 Plus, you owe me for telling such a bad joke. 79 00:04:09,616 --> 00:04:10,816 [Sighs] 80 00:04:10,851 --> 00:04:13,953 Tee ta poo shan aka. 81 00:04:13,987 --> 00:04:19,258 We will lend the Republic at our standard interest rate of... 82 00:04:19,292 --> 00:04:21,694 25%. 83 00:04:21,728 --> 00:04:24,263 - What? - 25%. 84 00:04:24,297 --> 00:04:26,298 That's outright theft. 85 00:04:26,333 --> 00:04:29,502 Your previous arrangement with the Republic was 10%. 86 00:04:29,536 --> 00:04:33,739 Please, please, that was before deregulation. 87 00:04:33,774 --> 00:04:37,343 The same rules don't apply, my dear. 88 00:04:37,377 --> 00:04:41,147 The separatists don't seem to mind a rate hike. 89 00:04:41,181 --> 00:04:45,518 In fact, they just secured a loan to fund an additional 90 00:04:45,552 --> 00:04:48,654 3 million battle droids. 91 00:04:48,688 --> 00:04:50,422 They would wipe us out. 92 00:04:50,457 --> 00:04:52,558 You would let Dooku do that? 93 00:04:52,592 --> 00:04:55,027 You live on Coruscant too. 94 00:04:55,061 --> 00:04:59,009 We have no stake in this war, senator. You know that. 95 00:04:59,548 --> 00:05:04,295 War is... Distasteful to all of us. 96 00:05:10,510 --> 00:05:12,545 25% interest. 97 00:05:12,579 --> 00:05:13,345 That's a lot of credits. 98 00:05:13,380 --> 00:05:17,049 The interest alone could completely bankrupt the Republic. 99 00:05:17,083 --> 00:05:20,219 As it is, social services have suffered because of this war, 100 00:05:20,253 --> 00:05:23,923 education, infrastructure, health care. 101 00:05:24,330 --> 00:05:28,723 If we go deeper into debt, the basic needs of our people will evaporate. 102 00:05:28,843 --> 00:05:31,297 - This is good. - It is? 103 00:05:31,331 --> 00:05:34,025 Clearly taking out a loan on such obscene terms 104 00:05:34,145 --> 00:05:35,911 would essentially destroy the Republic, 105 00:05:36,031 --> 00:05:37,903 regardless of the outcome of the war. 106 00:05:38,023 --> 00:05:40,713 We only need to sway another handful of senators, 107 00:05:40,833 --> 00:05:42,908 as long as they don't buckle to the threats. 108 00:05:42,943 --> 00:05:44,337 What threats? 109 00:05:44,457 --> 00:05:46,678 Some members have received messages, 110 00:05:46,985 --> 00:05:49,345 warning them not to vote against the bill. 111 00:05:49,729 --> 00:05:52,351 Considering what's happened to your friend Bonteri, 112 00:05:52,385 --> 00:05:53,951 they're frightened. 113 00:05:55,206 --> 00:05:57,590 A mandatory blackout is in progress. 114 00:05:57,624 --> 00:06:00,794 All citizens report to the designated safe area. 115 00:06:01,294 --> 00:06:04,230 A mandatory blackout is in progress. 116 00:06:04,264 --> 00:06:07,551 All citizens report to the designated safe area. 117 00:06:09,184 --> 00:06:10,434 [Roars] 118 00:06:10,469 --> 00:06:11,435 Ugh! 119 00:06:11,470 --> 00:06:12,103 No! 120 00:06:12,137 --> 00:06:14,105 No! Ugh! 121 00:06:20,819 --> 00:06:23,873 Can't you all see this bill is short-sighted? 122 00:06:23,908 --> 00:06:26,309 Millions of clones won't win this war. 123 00:06:26,343 --> 00:06:29,178 The only winner will be the banking clan. 124 00:06:29,213 --> 00:06:31,826 They want to pass this bill so badly, 125 00:06:31,946 --> 00:06:34,695 they're using scare tactics to sway votes. 126 00:06:34,815 --> 00:06:37,587 I am not intimidated, senator Amidala. 127 00:06:37,621 --> 00:06:40,089 Then why are you voting for additional troops? 128 00:06:40,124 --> 00:06:44,284 I happen to believe more clones are precisely what we need, 129 00:06:44,912 --> 00:06:47,321 and my caucus agrees with me. 130 00:06:47,542 --> 00:06:48,746 I'm sorry. 131 00:06:55,652 --> 00:06:57,941 Uncle ono, what happened? 132 00:06:59,199 --> 00:07:02,111 Two thugs jumped me, but I am fine. 133 00:07:02,146 --> 00:07:03,746 This is outrageous. 134 00:07:03,781 --> 00:07:05,548 Something has to be done. 135 00:07:05,583 --> 00:07:06,769 Padme, 136 00:07:07,203 --> 00:07:09,152 this will not change my mind. 137 00:07:09,186 --> 00:07:10,961 No matter what, 138 00:07:11,291 --> 00:07:14,012 I will vote against the bill. 139 00:07:20,531 --> 00:07:21,497 [Funky saxophone music] 140 00:07:21,532 --> 00:07:29,505 ♪ ♪ 141 00:07:34,545 --> 00:07:38,479 I see senator Amidala hasn't given up her crusade. 142 00:07:39,363 --> 00:07:42,051 She doesn't have the votes, my lord. 143 00:07:42,086 --> 00:07:44,087 Ha-ha-ha. 144 00:07:44,121 --> 00:07:47,590 We've taken care of 20 senators. 145 00:07:47,625 --> 00:07:49,392 Ha. 146 00:07:49,426 --> 00:07:52,195 It may be time to send her a message as well. 147 00:07:52,229 --> 00:07:55,331 You want us to have a talk with her? 148 00:07:55,366 --> 00:07:56,566 No. 149 00:07:56,600 --> 00:08:01,242 I think something special is called for in senator Amidala's case. 150 00:08:01,510 --> 00:08:04,007 We're all ears, boss. 151 00:08:04,041 --> 00:08:06,342 Take her out of the game. 152 00:08:06,877 --> 00:08:10,079 ♪ ♪ 153 00:08:10,114 --> 00:08:13,082 [Cackling] 154 00:08:16,487 --> 00:08:19,355 As long as senators are being threatened and attacked, 155 00:08:19,390 --> 00:08:21,820 I'm afraid we don't stand a chance. 156 00:08:22,081 --> 00:08:25,383 Intimidation won't work on everyone. Senator Farr is proof of that. 157 00:08:25,674 --> 00:08:29,165 Even so, we're still at least six votes short of a majority, 158 00:08:29,416 --> 00:08:32,741 and you saw how effective my plea was today. 159 00:08:33,032 --> 00:08:35,505 Some minds can't be altered no matter what they hear. 160 00:08:35,625 --> 00:08:37,046 From my experience, 161 00:08:37,166 --> 00:08:40,143 it depends a great deal on who's sending the message. 162 00:08:40,263 --> 00:08:41,637 And what are you thinking? 163 00:08:41,757 --> 00:08:45,248 Bail, you're the finest public speaker I know. 164 00:08:45,560 --> 00:08:47,707 If anyone can convince the senate that voting 165 00:08:47,827 --> 00:08:50,100 for this bill will bankrupt the Republic both 166 00:08:50,220 --> 00:08:52,723 financially and spiritually, it's you. 167 00:08:52,843 --> 00:08:54,290 it's you. 168 00:08:54,940 --> 00:08:56,382 It will be dangerous. 169 00:08:56,661 --> 00:08:59,405 I urge you to speak before the full senate. 170 00:09:00,363 --> 00:09:02,198 I'll need some time to prepare. 171 00:09:02,597 --> 00:09:03,699 [Sighs] Good. 172 00:09:03,923 --> 00:09:07,156 In the meantime, I'll pay another visit to those still undecided. 173 00:09:18,281 --> 00:09:20,382 I'll be parked just over there, my lady. 174 00:09:20,417 --> 00:09:21,317 Thank you. 175 00:09:21,351 --> 00:09:22,893 This way, uncle. 176 00:09:24,846 --> 00:09:28,390 What does ideology matter at this point? 177 00:09:28,425 --> 00:09:30,797 Is it worth being beaten to death? 178 00:09:31,111 --> 00:09:33,462 Look at what they did to you. 179 00:09:33,497 --> 00:09:35,704 These wounds will heal, 180 00:09:35,951 --> 00:09:39,126 but what about the millions who are dying in this war? 181 00:09:39,369 --> 00:09:40,269 Who? 182 00:09:40,303 --> 00:09:41,570 The clones? 183 00:09:41,605 --> 00:09:45,007 We created them for just that purpose. 184 00:09:45,041 --> 00:09:46,942 They are people. 185 00:09:46,977 --> 00:09:51,013 The people I care about are my constituents, 186 00:09:51,047 --> 00:09:53,708 the ones who put me in office. 187 00:09:53,952 --> 00:09:57,720 And when was the last time you ever spoke to your people? 188 00:09:57,754 --> 00:10:00,603 Probably the same time you did, 189 00:10:01,056 --> 00:10:02,889 or you, senator. 190 00:10:05,945 --> 00:10:07,813 Senator Christo, please, 191 00:10:07,933 --> 00:10:10,733 is there anything we can do to get you to change your mind? 192 00:10:10,767 --> 00:10:12,801 [Sighs] 193 00:10:12,836 --> 00:10:16,698 Where does senator Organa stand on all this? 194 00:10:16,818 --> 00:10:18,174 Why isn't he here? 195 00:10:18,434 --> 00:10:21,942 Senator Organa is preparing to speak before the full senate. 196 00:10:22,062 --> 00:10:24,079 Senator Organa? 197 00:10:24,114 --> 00:10:28,083 Hmm, I'll listen to what he has to say. 198 00:10:28,118 --> 00:10:30,452 So you are open to voting with us? 199 00:10:30,487 --> 00:10:34,883 I said I'll listen to what he has to say. 200 00:10:46,570 --> 00:10:49,538 [Engine revving] 201 00:10:56,227 --> 00:10:58,514 Well, it's better than a no, 202 00:10:58,818 --> 00:11:01,803 and I'm sure when Christo and the others hear what bail has to say, 203 00:11:01,923 --> 00:11:03,490 they will vote our way. 204 00:11:03,610 --> 00:11:05,296 Can I give you a ride? 205 00:11:05,540 --> 00:11:07,556 My driver's only a block away. 206 00:11:07,591 --> 00:11:09,258 I think I'd like to walk. 207 00:11:09,292 --> 00:11:12,754 - But, Padme... - Don't worry, uncle Ono, 208 00:11:13,188 --> 00:11:14,930 I can take care of myself. 209 00:11:14,965 --> 00:11:17,333 Plus, I can use the fresh air. 210 00:11:17,367 --> 00:11:20,002 Just be careful. 211 00:11:27,043 --> 00:11:29,011 [Animals chittering] 212 00:11:37,754 --> 00:11:42,891 [Footsteps pattering] 213 00:11:42,926 --> 00:11:44,893 [Breathing deeply] 214 00:11:48,431 --> 00:11:50,363 [Laughs] Oh, yeah... 215 00:11:51,262 --> 00:11:52,902 [Sighs] 216 00:11:53,637 --> 00:11:55,638 [Roars] 217 00:11:55,672 --> 00:11:58,140 Ahh! 218 00:11:58,174 --> 00:12:00,943 Argh! 219 00:12:00,977 --> 00:12:02,344 Argh! 220 00:12:02,379 --> 00:12:06,715 [Screams] 221 00:12:06,750 --> 00:12:08,717 Argh! 222 00:12:12,555 --> 00:12:13,910 [Grunts] 223 00:12:14,030 --> 00:12:15,867 Put your hands up. 224 00:12:17,321 --> 00:12:18,960 Arrest these bounty hunters. 225 00:12:18,995 --> 00:12:20,716 We'll take care of this, miss. 226 00:12:21,531 --> 00:12:24,500 Drop your weapons and come with us quietly. 227 00:12:24,534 --> 00:12:25,601 [Cackles] 228 00:12:25,635 --> 00:12:27,603 Quietly? 229 00:12:32,342 --> 00:12:33,709 [Breathing deeply] 230 00:12:33,743 --> 00:12:34,810 Where's my driver? 231 00:12:34,844 --> 00:12:36,812 Where's my... 232 00:12:44,454 --> 00:12:46,422 Hey, my ride! 233 00:12:57,767 --> 00:12:59,735 [Engine revving] 234 00:13:58,161 --> 00:13:58,794 Ahh! 235 00:13:58,828 --> 00:14:00,796 My eyes! 236 00:14:06,870 --> 00:14:09,304 [Siren wailing] 237 00:14:18,047 --> 00:14:18,947 Ahh! 238 00:14:18,982 --> 00:14:22,951 Auugh! 239 00:14:22,986 --> 00:14:25,087 [Grunting] 240 00:14:37,100 --> 00:14:39,835 Land the vehicle. 241 00:14:39,869 --> 00:14:42,104 That is a stolen vehicle. 242 00:14:42,138 --> 00:14:42,771 Ahh! 243 00:14:42,805 --> 00:14:45,607 Those bounty hunters were trying to kill me. 244 00:14:45,642 --> 00:14:46,708 I am a senator. 245 00:14:46,743 --> 00:14:48,810 I demand that you arrest them. 246 00:14:48,845 --> 00:14:51,246 Get your hands in the air. 247 00:15:01,264 --> 00:15:02,434 Ouch. 248 00:15:02,469 --> 00:15:05,785 Don't you think you should report this to the jedi council? 249 00:15:05,905 --> 00:15:07,506 There's nothing they can do. 250 00:15:07,836 --> 00:15:10,042 I know who did it. 251 00:15:10,076 --> 00:15:12,172 They were bounty hunters, 252 00:15:12,292 --> 00:15:15,455 paid to stop me from voting against the troop increase. 253 00:15:16,616 --> 00:15:17,583 [Sighs] 254 00:15:17,617 --> 00:15:20,001 What has happened to democracy? 255 00:15:20,272 --> 00:15:23,315 And why doesn't anyone seem to care? 256 00:15:24,810 --> 00:15:26,089 You do. 257 00:15:26,717 --> 00:15:28,228 Forgive me, my lady. 258 00:15:28,729 --> 00:15:31,063 Um, you're not like most politicians. 259 00:15:31,097 --> 00:15:33,232 If only that were enough, Teckla. 260 00:15:33,266 --> 00:15:36,342 Well, you actually talk to the people, 261 00:15:36,791 --> 00:15:38,407 people like me. 262 00:15:42,439 --> 00:15:44,939 - Good night, my lady. - Teckla, 263 00:15:46,532 --> 00:15:49,606 tell me, how is your family? 264 00:15:49,641 --> 00:15:51,241 They are fine. 265 00:15:51,505 --> 00:15:54,459 How is the war affecting them? 266 00:15:55,258 --> 00:15:56,847 Well, it hasn't been easy, 267 00:15:56,967 --> 00:15:59,026 and it's only getting worse. 268 00:15:59,146 --> 00:16:00,258 How? 269 00:16:00,514 --> 00:16:02,586 Please, tell me. 270 00:16:02,620 --> 00:16:04,821 Tell me how it's getting worse. 271 00:16:20,571 --> 00:16:22,539 [Cackling] 272 00:16:28,212 --> 00:16:32,849 You're not gonna get away like your lady friend, senator. 273 00:16:32,884 --> 00:16:35,352 Senator. 274 00:16:35,386 --> 00:16:38,522 [Siren wailing] 275 00:16:38,556 --> 00:16:40,524 Hiyah! 276 00:16:53,071 --> 00:16:55,038 Augh! 277 00:17:04,549 --> 00:17:06,516 Ugh! 278 00:17:11,914 --> 00:17:13,101 Medic! 279 00:17:14,740 --> 00:17:16,589 Oh, Padme. 280 00:17:16,928 --> 00:17:18,829 - What is it? - You must come quickly. 281 00:17:18,863 --> 00:17:21,064 You need to see something. 282 00:17:24,502 --> 00:17:27,037 Bail, what happened? 283 00:17:27,071 --> 00:17:27,971 [Groans] 284 00:17:28,006 --> 00:17:30,907 - Padme... - Senator, you need to lie down. 285 00:17:30,942 --> 00:17:34,911 My speech, my speech... The senate is expecting me. 286 00:17:34,946 --> 00:17:36,446 Is there any way? 287 00:17:36,481 --> 00:17:38,982 I'm sorry. He's in no condition to even stand. 288 00:17:39,017 --> 00:17:40,784 We need to take him to the hospital. 289 00:17:40,818 --> 00:17:42,452 Of course. Take him at once. 290 00:17:42,487 --> 00:17:44,806 The speech... Padme, 291 00:17:44,926 --> 00:17:47,157 you must address the senate. 292 00:17:47,191 --> 00:17:49,653 Only you can do this. 293 00:17:54,032 --> 00:17:57,467 Perhaps we should get the vote started. 294 00:17:57,502 --> 00:18:01,238 I told senator Organa I'd allow him to speak. 295 00:18:01,272 --> 00:18:03,540 We have waited long enough. 296 00:18:03,574 --> 00:18:06,977 I agree with senator Orn free Taa. 297 00:18:07,011 --> 00:18:08,445 Let's vote. 298 00:18:08,479 --> 00:18:10,714 You must give the speech in his place. 299 00:18:10,748 --> 00:18:13,650 But they're expecting to hear from the great bail Organa. 300 00:18:13,684 --> 00:18:15,252 He carries a certain weight. 301 00:18:15,286 --> 00:18:17,554 He's seen as a voice of reason. 302 00:18:17,588 --> 00:18:19,956 You are very respected. 303 00:18:19,991 --> 00:18:21,558 As a partisan. 304 00:18:21,592 --> 00:18:23,660 I've been against this bill from day one. 305 00:18:23,694 --> 00:18:27,164 If they didn't listen to me before, why would they listen now? 306 00:18:27,198 --> 00:18:29,733 Because you do listen. 307 00:18:29,767 --> 00:18:34,050 You understand what the people are going through. 308 00:18:34,911 --> 00:18:36,248 Please. 309 00:18:38,737 --> 00:18:41,097 Your people are waiting for you. 310 00:18:43,915 --> 00:18:48,016 Let us now vote on senator Burtoni's bill to fund 311 00:18:48,136 --> 00:18:50,320 5 million additional clones. 312 00:18:50,354 --> 00:18:54,491 The opposition to this bill must be allowed to speak first. 313 00:18:54,525 --> 00:18:58,542 Unfortunately, senator Organa is nowhere to be found. 314 00:18:58,996 --> 00:19:01,565 I will speak on his behalf. 315 00:19:05,970 --> 00:19:09,539 Senator Amidala will be permitted to speak. 316 00:19:13,077 --> 00:19:14,845 Teckla Minnau. 317 00:19:14,879 --> 00:19:15,979 What did she say? 318 00:19:16,013 --> 00:19:17,881 [People muttering] 319 00:19:17,915 --> 00:19:20,383 Teckla is one of my aides. 320 00:19:21,346 --> 00:19:25,297 Like so many of the people that we tell ourselves we're here to serve, 321 00:19:26,013 --> 00:19:30,417 Teckla lives in a district that rarely has electricity and running water 322 00:19:30,537 --> 00:19:33,130 as a result of the war. 323 00:19:33,164 --> 00:19:37,033 Her children can now only bathe every two weeks, 324 00:19:37,068 --> 00:19:41,872 and they have no light in which to read or study at night. 325 00:19:42,287 --> 00:19:45,865 The Republic has always funded these basic services, 326 00:19:46,377 --> 00:19:47,583 but now, 327 00:19:47,703 --> 00:19:51,114 there are those who would divert the money to the war 328 00:19:51,149 --> 00:19:55,118 with no thought for what the people need to survive. 329 00:19:55,610 --> 00:19:58,926 If not for people like Teckla and her children, who are we 330 00:19:59,046 --> 00:20:00,914 fighting for? 331 00:20:01,228 --> 00:20:06,062 My people, your people, all of our people. 332 00:20:06,097 --> 00:20:09,725 This war is meant to save them from suffering, 333 00:20:10,147 --> 00:20:12,101 not increase it. 334 00:20:12,566 --> 00:20:14,581 I support our brave soldiers, 335 00:20:14,701 --> 00:20:17,104 whether they come from the clone factories 336 00:20:17,224 --> 00:20:20,916 or from any of the thousands of systems loyal to the Republic, 337 00:20:21,794 --> 00:20:24,523 but if we continue to impoverish our people, 338 00:20:24,643 --> 00:20:28,244 it is not on the battlefield where Dooku will defeat us, 339 00:20:28,536 --> 00:20:30,987 but in our own homes. 340 00:20:31,022 --> 00:20:32,376 Therefore, 341 00:20:32,496 --> 00:20:34,202 it is our duty 342 00:20:34,322 --> 00:20:36,620 and our responsibility 343 00:20:36,740 --> 00:20:40,266 to preserve the lives of those around us 344 00:20:40,386 --> 00:20:43,047 by defeating this bill. 345 00:20:43,167 --> 00:20:47,037 [Applause] 346 00:20:47,071 --> 00:20:49,239 Well done, Padme. 347 00:20:49,273 --> 00:20:55,322 [Applause] 348 00:21:21,134 --> 00:21:23,130 Isn't it remarkable, 349 00:21:23,250 --> 00:21:26,425 that one can have all the power in the galaxy, 350 00:21:26,948 --> 00:21:30,157 and yet the words of a single senator, 351 00:21:30,436 --> 00:21:33,273 can sway the thoughts of millions? 352 00:21:33,552 --> 00:21:36,186 What do you plan to do about this? 353 00:21:36,768 --> 00:21:40,812 For now, we must adhere to the principles of our democracy. 354 00:21:43,488 --> 00:21:47,778 We must let the wheels of the senate turn. 355 00:21:48,842 --> 00:21:51,621 Sync by Kerensky 356 00:21:51,741 --> 00:21:53,865 www.Addic7ed.com