1 00:00:17,939 --> 00:00:19,196 Peace shattered. 2 00:00:19,538 --> 00:00:22,971 Once-promising negotiations between the Republic and the separatists, 3 00:00:23,199 --> 00:00:24,770 are now in shambles, 4 00:00:24,895 --> 00:00:29,439 following a droid suicide bombing on the capitol city-planet of Coruscant. 5 00:00:29,974 --> 00:00:32,164 As fear and anger prevail, 6 00:00:32,289 --> 00:00:35,654 the senate overwhelmingly passes a bill to deregulate the banks, 7 00:00:36,262 --> 00:00:40,802 opening the gateway to additional troops and an increase in fighting. 8 00:00:43,600 --> 00:00:45,283 Members of the senate, 9 00:00:45,832 --> 00:00:46,550 please, 10 00:00:47,219 --> 00:00:48,019 please! 11 00:00:48,334 --> 00:00:49,849 How dare they? 12 00:00:49,974 --> 00:00:52,587 They attack, and now they want peace? 13 00:00:52,755 --> 00:00:54,004 Chancellor Palpatine, 14 00:00:55,139 --> 00:00:56,609 may I remind the senators, 15 00:00:56,734 --> 00:00:59,670 that the peace proposal was made prior to their assault. 16 00:00:59,795 --> 00:01:03,369 That only highlights its insincerity. 17 00:01:03,632 --> 00:01:05,245 Chancellor Palpatine, 18 00:01:05,518 --> 00:01:09,229 in light of this unprovoked attack on Coruscant 19 00:01:09,397 --> 00:01:11,690 and the vulnerabilities it raises, 20 00:01:11,858 --> 00:01:17,128 I propose the Republic purchase an additional 5 million clone troopers. 21 00:01:17,402 --> 00:01:20,027 The Republic is already operating in deep debt. 22 00:01:20,574 --> 00:01:23,118 How do you propose we pay for these additional troops? 23 00:01:23,371 --> 00:01:25,834 My people are drafting an emergency 24 00:01:25,959 --> 00:01:28,623 appropriations bill that would raise funds. 25 00:01:28,791 --> 00:01:30,208 From the banking clan? 26 00:01:30,527 --> 00:01:32,089 Yes, of course. 27 00:01:32,383 --> 00:01:35,047 Do you have an alternate means of paying? 28 00:01:35,383 --> 00:01:38,675 One alternative might be to stop the war, not escalate it. 29 00:01:38,843 --> 00:01:39,761 Traitor! 30 00:01:40,011 --> 00:01:40,927 Traitor! 31 00:01:44,224 --> 00:01:48,342 Whoever attacked the power grid wants us to continue to fight. 32 00:01:48,707 --> 00:01:52,106 It's a calculated attempt to destroy the peace process. 33 00:01:52,346 --> 00:01:54,869 Not everyone in the confederacy wants this. 34 00:01:55,204 --> 00:01:59,037 - I know this for a fact. - You have separatists friends, senator? 35 00:01:59,162 --> 00:02:00,619 Whose side are you on? 36 00:02:08,374 --> 00:02:12,042 Please, the young senator from Naboo makes a point. 37 00:02:12,955 --> 00:02:14,445 There is no need to... 38 00:02:19,417 --> 00:02:24,180 We have just received a message from our opponent, Count Dooku. 39 00:02:25,599 --> 00:02:31,359 Your Republic forces have carried out a barbaric attack on our people, 40 00:02:32,298 --> 00:02:37,315 and among the deaths was the very sponsor of the peace accord, 41 00:02:37,791 --> 00:02:40,507 senator Miina Bonteri. 42 00:02:40,632 --> 00:02:42,220 What? No. 43 00:02:42,345 --> 00:02:44,039 With her needless death, 44 00:02:44,911 --> 00:02:49,846 I must formally withdraw the proposal for peace offered by our senate. 45 00:02:51,229 --> 00:02:52,993 We must not show weakness. 46 00:03:03,122 --> 00:03:04,166 Thank you, Teckla. 47 00:03:04,449 --> 00:03:05,686 Yes, my lady. 48 00:03:05,811 --> 00:03:07,085 I can't believe it. 49 00:03:07,389 --> 00:03:10,622 I just can't believe the Republic would target senator Bonteri. 50 00:03:10,946 --> 00:03:13,784 She was the only one willing to stand up for peace. 51 00:03:14,261 --> 00:03:15,721 You shouldn't believe it. 52 00:03:15,846 --> 00:03:18,163 The Republic spies are reporting that senator Bonteri 53 00:03:18,288 --> 00:03:20,257 was murdered by Dooku's thugs. 54 00:03:20,551 --> 00:03:23,795 That message to the senate was a ploy to disguise his true actions. 55 00:03:25,122 --> 00:03:26,561 I am so sorry, Padme. 56 00:03:27,382 --> 00:03:30,170 If your friend met with a violent end because of her politics, 57 00:03:30,477 --> 00:03:33,062 let's make sure her courageous effort wasn't in vain. 58 00:03:33,333 --> 00:03:34,499 What can we do? 59 00:03:34,667 --> 00:03:36,883 For one, defeat this bill. 60 00:03:37,253 --> 00:03:39,974 Can we really win this war with the troops that we have? 61 00:03:40,247 --> 00:03:41,747 Let's hope we don't have to. 62 00:03:42,216 --> 00:03:44,593 I'll start lining up support, but I'll need ammunition. 63 00:03:44,761 --> 00:03:47,321 We can't afford ammunition, remember? 64 00:03:50,717 --> 00:03:51,923 I joke. 65 00:03:53,048 --> 00:03:54,818 Go to the banking clan and see how much 66 00:03:54,943 --> 00:03:57,021 interest they're going to charge for the loan. 67 00:03:57,254 --> 00:04:00,203 The more I know about what the exact cost of this bill will be, 68 00:04:00,450 --> 00:04:02,402 the better I can make my case to defeat it. 69 00:04:02,904 --> 00:04:04,748 Right, let's go, uncle. 70 00:04:05,123 --> 00:04:07,139 You know these banking clan people. 71 00:04:07,264 --> 00:04:10,170 Plus, you owe me for telling such a bad joke. 72 00:04:11,979 --> 00:04:14,249 Tee ta poo shan aka. 73 00:04:15,090 --> 00:04:19,519 We will lend the Republic at our standard interest rate of... 74 00:04:20,391 --> 00:04:22,339 25%. 75 00:04:22,614 --> 00:04:24,804 - What? - 25%. 76 00:04:25,452 --> 00:04:26,927 That's outright theft. 77 00:04:27,095 --> 00:04:30,138 Your previous arrangement with the Republic was 10%. 78 00:04:30,306 --> 00:04:34,178 Please, please, that was before deregulation. 79 00:04:34,796 --> 00:04:37,249 The same rules don't apply, my dear. 80 00:04:38,238 --> 00:04:41,719 The separatists don't seem to mind a rate hike. 81 00:04:42,161 --> 00:04:48,518 In fact they just secured a loan to fund an additional 3 million battle droids. 82 00:04:49,667 --> 00:04:51,116 They would wipe us out. 83 00:04:51,521 --> 00:04:53,305 You would let Dooku do that? 84 00:04:53,711 --> 00:04:55,705 You live on Coruscant too. 85 00:04:55,991 --> 00:04:58,689 We have no stake in this war, senator. 86 00:04:58,814 --> 00:05:01,314 You know that. War is... 87 00:05:02,185 --> 00:05:05,246 Distasteful to all of us. 88 00:05:11,528 --> 00:05:13,099 25% interest. 89 00:05:13,391 --> 00:05:14,599 That's a lot of credits. 90 00:05:14,724 --> 00:05:17,922 The interest alone could completely bankrupt the Republic. 91 00:05:18,210 --> 00:05:21,180 As it is, social services have suffered because of this war, 92 00:05:21,305 --> 00:05:24,464 education, infrastructure, health care. 93 00:05:25,207 --> 00:05:29,454 If we go deeper into debt, the basic needs of our people will evaporate. 94 00:05:29,782 --> 00:05:30,731 This is good. 95 00:05:31,242 --> 00:05:32,033 It is? 96 00:05:32,201 --> 00:05:34,743 Clearly taking out a loan on such obscene terms 97 00:05:34,868 --> 00:05:38,381 would essentially destroy the Republic, regardless of the outcome of the war. 98 00:05:38,969 --> 00:05:41,574 We only need to sway another handful of senators, 99 00:05:41,699 --> 00:05:43,670 as long as they don't buckle to the threats. 100 00:05:43,838 --> 00:05:44,838 What threats? 101 00:05:45,186 --> 00:05:47,689 Some members have received messages, 102 00:05:47,814 --> 00:05:49,909 warning them not to vote against the bill. 103 00:05:50,598 --> 00:05:52,865 Considering what's happened to your friend Bonteri, 104 00:05:53,382 --> 00:05:54,608 they're frightened. 105 00:05:55,713 --> 00:05:58,490 A mandatory blackout is in progress. 106 00:05:58,723 --> 00:06:01,611 All citizens report to the designated safe area. 107 00:06:02,650 --> 00:06:05,062 A mandatory blackout is in progress. 108 00:06:05,397 --> 00:06:08,572 All citizens report to the designated safe area. 109 00:06:19,150 --> 00:06:21,735 Can't you all see this bill is short-sighted? 110 00:06:22,135 --> 00:06:24,573 Millions of clones won't win this war. 111 00:06:24,922 --> 00:06:27,264 The only winner will be the banking clan. 112 00:06:27,547 --> 00:06:29,858 They want to pass this bill so badly, 113 00:06:30,081 --> 00:06:33,091 they're using scare tactics to sway votes. 114 00:06:33,216 --> 00:06:35,473 I am not intimidated, senator Amidala. 115 00:06:35,857 --> 00:06:38,191 Then why are you voting for additional troops? 116 00:06:38,359 --> 00:06:42,471 I happen to believe more clones are precisely what we need, 117 00:06:43,105 --> 00:06:46,438 and my caucus agrees with me. I'm sorry. 118 00:06:54,017 --> 00:06:56,084 Uncle Ono, what happened? 119 00:06:57,401 --> 00:07:00,122 Two thugs jumped me, but I am fine. 120 00:07:00,557 --> 00:07:03,603 This is outrageous. Something has to be done. 121 00:07:05,661 --> 00:07:07,441 This will not change my mind. 122 00:07:07,954 --> 00:07:11,601 No matter what, I will vote against the bill. 123 00:07:32,872 --> 00:07:36,384 I see senator Amidala hasn't given up her crusade. 124 00:07:37,502 --> 00:07:40,282 She doesn't have the votes, my lord. 125 00:07:42,747 --> 00:07:46,100 We've taken care of 20 senators. 126 00:07:47,999 --> 00:07:50,703 It may be time to send her a message as well. 127 00:07:50,828 --> 00:07:54,011 You want us to have a talk with her? 128 00:07:54,136 --> 00:07:54,768 No. 129 00:07:54,995 --> 00:07:59,362 I think something special is called for in senator Amidala's case. 130 00:07:59,774 --> 00:08:01,953 We're all ears, boss. 131 00:08:02,402 --> 00:08:04,704 Take her out of the game. 132 00:08:15,248 --> 00:08:19,949 As long as senators are being threatened and attacked, I'm afraid we don't stand a chance. 133 00:08:20,298 --> 00:08:22,056 Intimidation won't work on everyone. 134 00:08:22,181 --> 00:08:23,858 Senator Farr is proof of that. 135 00:08:24,382 --> 00:08:27,610 Even so, we're still at least six votes short of a majority, 136 00:08:27,861 --> 00:08:30,733 and you saw how effective my plea was today. 137 00:08:31,497 --> 00:08:33,877 Some minds can't be altered no matter what they hear. 138 00:08:34,002 --> 00:08:38,313 From my experience, it depends a great deal on who's sending the message. 139 00:08:38,438 --> 00:08:39,864 And what are you thinking? 140 00:08:39,989 --> 00:08:43,380 Bail, you're the finest public speaker I know. 141 00:08:43,943 --> 00:08:47,529 If anyone can convince the senate that voting for this bill will bankrupt the 142 00:08:47,697 --> 00:08:52,205 Republic both financially and spiritually, it's you. 143 00:08:53,165 --> 00:08:54,421 It will be dangerous. 144 00:08:54,948 --> 00:08:57,460 I urge you to speak before the full senate. 145 00:08:58,814 --> 00:09:00,441 I'll need some time to prepare. 146 00:09:01,129 --> 00:09:01,871 Good. 147 00:09:02,177 --> 00:09:05,196 In the meantime, I'll pay another visit to those still undecided. 148 00:09:16,488 --> 00:09:18,427 I'll be parked just over there, my lady. 149 00:09:18,552 --> 00:09:20,371 Thank you. This way, uncle. 150 00:09:23,317 --> 00:09:26,288 What does ideology matter at this point? 151 00:09:26,668 --> 00:09:28,949 Is it worth being beaten to death? 152 00:09:29,469 --> 00:09:31,311 Look at what they did to you. 153 00:09:31,798 --> 00:09:33,437 These wounds will heal, 154 00:09:34,174 --> 00:09:37,296 but what about the millions who are dying in this war? 155 00:09:37,830 --> 00:09:39,553 Who? The clones? 156 00:09:39,993 --> 00:09:42,856 We created them for just that purpose. 157 00:09:43,462 --> 00:09:44,599 They are people. 158 00:09:45,205 --> 00:09:49,031 The people I care about are my constituents, 159 00:09:49,316 --> 00:09:51,716 the ones who put me in office. 160 00:09:52,239 --> 00:09:55,575 And when was the last time you ever spoke to your people? 161 00:09:56,050 --> 00:10:00,660 Probably the same time you did, or you, senator. 162 00:10:04,291 --> 00:10:06,049 Senator Christo, please, 163 00:10:06,275 --> 00:10:09,138 is there anything we can do to get you to change your mind? 164 00:10:11,253 --> 00:10:14,829 Where does senator Organa stand on all this? 165 00:10:15,171 --> 00:10:16,537 Why isn't he here? 166 00:10:16,662 --> 00:10:20,173 Senator Organa is preparing to speak before the full senate. 167 00:10:20,541 --> 00:10:21,753 Senator Organa? 168 00:10:23,375 --> 00:10:25,929 I'll listen to what he has to say. 169 00:10:26,254 --> 00:10:28,294 So you are open to voting with us? 170 00:10:28,631 --> 00:10:32,586 I said I'll listen to what he has to say. 171 00:10:55,187 --> 00:10:56,946 It's better than a no, 172 00:10:57,071 --> 00:10:59,928 and I'm sure when Christo and the others hear what bail has to say, 173 00:11:00,053 --> 00:11:03,278 - they will vote our way. - Can I give you a ride? 174 00:11:03,780 --> 00:11:05,693 My driver's only a block away. 175 00:11:06,294 --> 00:11:08,901 I think I'd like to walk. But, Padme... 176 00:11:09,255 --> 00:11:12,857 Don't worry, uncle Ono, I can take care of myself. 177 00:11:13,463 --> 00:11:15,385 Plus, I can use the fresh air. 178 00:11:15,553 --> 00:11:18,054 Just be careful. 179 00:12:12,328 --> 00:12:13,694 Put your hands up. 180 00:12:15,497 --> 00:12:17,065 Arrest these bounty hunters. 181 00:12:17,190 --> 00:12:19,061 We'll take care of this, miss. 182 00:12:19,834 --> 00:12:22,222 Drop your weapons and come with us quietly. 183 00:12:24,170 --> 00:12:25,210 Quietly? 184 00:12:32,100 --> 00:12:34,750 Where's my driver? Where's my... 185 00:12:43,172 --> 00:12:44,336 Hey, my ride! 186 00:13:57,279 --> 00:13:58,621 My eyes! 187 00:14:35,838 --> 00:14:37,775 Land the vehicle. 188 00:14:38,499 --> 00:14:40,044 That is a stolen vehicle. 189 00:14:41,244 --> 00:14:43,843 Those bounty hunters were trying to kill me. 190 00:14:44,011 --> 00:14:47,502 I am a senator. I demand that you arrest them. 191 00:14:44,011 --> 00:14:47,502 I demand that you arrest them. 192 00:14:47,848 --> 00:14:49,474 Get your hands in the air. 193 00:14:59,785 --> 00:15:02,580 Don't you think you should report this to the jedi council? 194 00:15:03,047 --> 00:15:04,422 There's nothing they can do. 195 00:15:04,944 --> 00:15:06,061 I know who did it. 196 00:15:07,416 --> 00:15:08,937 They were bounty hunters, 197 00:15:09,305 --> 00:15:12,276 paid to stop me from voting against the troop increase. 198 00:15:14,862 --> 00:15:16,906 What has happened to democracy? 199 00:15:17,972 --> 00:15:20,296 And why doesn't anyone seem to care? 200 00:15:21,988 --> 00:15:22,855 You do. 201 00:15:23,711 --> 00:15:25,077 Forgive me, my lady. 202 00:15:26,016 --> 00:15:28,024 You're not like most politicians. 203 00:15:28,261 --> 00:15:30,222 If only that were enough, Teckla. 204 00:15:31,091 --> 00:15:34,809 You actually talk to the people, people like me. 205 00:15:39,600 --> 00:15:41,501 - Good night, my lady. - Teckla, 206 00:15:43,734 --> 00:15:46,075 tell me, how is your family? 207 00:15:46,764 --> 00:15:48,095 They are fine. 208 00:15:48,992 --> 00:15:51,198 How is the war affecting them? 209 00:15:52,422 --> 00:15:53,883 It hasn't been easy, 210 00:15:54,204 --> 00:15:56,165 and it's only getting worse. 211 00:15:56,333 --> 00:15:57,056 How? 212 00:15:57,602 --> 00:15:59,170 Please, tell me. 213 00:15:59,824 --> 00:16:02,146 Tell me how it's getting worse. 214 00:16:25,651 --> 00:16:29,928 You're not gonna get away like your lady friend, senator. 215 00:16:30,053 --> 00:16:30,883 Senator. 216 00:17:09,118 --> 00:17:09,933 Medic! 217 00:17:12,322 --> 00:17:13,126 Padme. 218 00:17:13,952 --> 00:17:16,457 - What is it? -You must come quickly. 219 00:17:16,582 --> 00:17:18,551 You need to see something. 220 00:17:21,767 --> 00:17:23,657 Bail, what happened? 221 00:17:25,203 --> 00:17:27,830 - Padme... - Senator, you need to lie down. 222 00:17:27,955 --> 00:17:29,633 My speech, my speech... 223 00:17:29,801 --> 00:17:31,577 The senate is expecting me. 224 00:17:32,109 --> 00:17:33,345 Is there any way? 225 00:17:33,513 --> 00:17:36,055 I'm sorry. He's in no condition to even stand. 226 00:17:36,180 --> 00:17:38,500 - We need to take him to the hospital. - Of course. 227 00:17:38,726 --> 00:17:41,613 - Take him at once. - The speech... 228 00:17:42,197 --> 00:17:46,052 you must address the senate. Only you can do this. 229 00:17:51,237 --> 00:17:54,195 Perhaps we should get the vote started. 230 00:17:54,576 --> 00:17:57,843 I told senator Organa I'd allow him to speak. 231 00:17:58,330 --> 00:18:00,324 We have waited long enough. 232 00:18:00,624 --> 00:18:03,413 I agree with senator Orn Free Taa. 233 00:18:04,106 --> 00:18:05,124 Let's vote. 234 00:18:05,545 --> 00:18:07,658 You must give the speech in his place. 235 00:18:07,875 --> 00:18:10,507 But they're expecting to hear from the great bail Organa. 236 00:18:10,799 --> 00:18:12,570 He carries a certain weight. 237 00:18:12,786 --> 00:18:14,725 He's seen as a voice of reason. 238 00:18:15,007 --> 00:18:16,924 You are very respected. 239 00:18:17,768 --> 00:18:20,736 As a partisan. I've been against this bill from day one. 240 00:18:21,137 --> 00:18:24,207 If they didn't listen to me before, why would they listen now? 241 00:18:24,727 --> 00:18:26,774 Because you do listen. 242 00:18:27,553 --> 00:18:31,030 You understand what the people are going through. 243 00:18:31,956 --> 00:18:32,821 Please. 244 00:18:35,855 --> 00:18:37,717 Your people are waiting for you. 245 00:18:41,096 --> 00:18:44,112 Let us now vote on senator Burtoni's bill 246 00:18:44,340 --> 00:18:47,535 to fund 5 million additional clones. 247 00:18:47,660 --> 00:18:51,358 The opposition to this bill must be allowed to speak first. 248 00:18:51,633 --> 00:18:55,531 Unfortunately, senator Organa is nowhere to be found. 249 00:18:56,096 --> 00:18:58,238 I will speak on his behalf. 250 00:19:03,235 --> 00:19:06,159 Senator Amidala will be permitted to speak. 251 00:19:10,578 --> 00:19:11,747 Teckla Minnau. 252 00:19:11,872 --> 00:19:12,986 What did she say? 253 00:19:15,222 --> 00:19:17,161 Teckla is one of my aides. 254 00:19:18,320 --> 00:19:21,980 Like so many of the people that we tell ourselves we're here to serve, 255 00:19:23,029 --> 00:19:27,361 Teckla lives in a district that rarely has electricity and running water 256 00:19:27,783 --> 00:19:29,700 as a result of the war. 257 00:19:30,599 --> 00:19:32,505 Her children can now only bathe 258 00:19:32,630 --> 00:19:34,049 every two weeks, 259 00:19:34,217 --> 00:19:38,580 and they have no light in which to read or study at night. 260 00:19:39,457 --> 00:19:42,511 The Republic has always funded these basic services, 261 00:19:43,242 --> 00:19:44,059 but now, 262 00:19:44,835 --> 00:19:47,856 there are those who would divert the money to the war, 263 00:19:48,315 --> 00:19:51,842 with no thought for what the people need to survive. 264 00:19:52,708 --> 00:19:57,576 If not for people like Teckla and her children, who are we fighting for? 265 00:19:58,540 --> 00:19:59,645 My people, 266 00:20:00,240 --> 00:20:03,120 your people, all of our people. 267 00:20:03,629 --> 00:20:08,643 This war is meant to save them from suffering, not increase it. 268 00:20:09,618 --> 00:20:11,578 I support our brave soldiers, 269 00:20:11,795 --> 00:20:14,205 whether they come from the clone factories, 270 00:20:14,330 --> 00:20:17,985 or from any of the thousands of systems loyal to the Republic, 271 00:20:18,809 --> 00:20:21,722 but if we continue to impoverish our people, 272 00:20:21,890 --> 00:20:25,073 it is not on the battlefield where Dooku will defeat us, 273 00:20:25,772 --> 00:20:27,586 but in our own homes. 274 00:20:28,478 --> 00:20:29,590 Therefore, 275 00:20:29,898 --> 00:20:33,208 it is our duty and our responsibility 276 00:20:34,100 --> 00:20:36,816 to preserve the lives of those around us 277 00:20:37,505 --> 00:20:39,613 by defeating this bill. 278 00:20:44,287 --> 00:20:46,186 Well done, Padme. 279 00:21:18,312 --> 00:21:20,004 Isn't it remarkable, 280 00:21:20,699 --> 00:21:23,309 that one can have all the power in the galaxy, 281 00:21:24,094 --> 00:21:26,952 and yet the words of a single senator, 282 00:21:27,479 --> 00:21:30,125 can sway the thoughts of millions? 283 00:21:30,621 --> 00:21:32,807 What do you plan to do about this? 284 00:21:34,033 --> 00:21:37,398 For now, we must adhere to the principles of our democracy. 285 00:21:40,702 --> 00:21:44,159 We must let the wheels of the senate turn.