Note 49
Senator Amidala,
I must say that your speech before the Senate was very passionate. I do believe your words may have influenced other Senators. As I mentioned in the Senate session, our ambassadors from Malastare have recently been meeting with the Separatists. Peace is the objective; not war. It may take some time, but my negotiations will not fail.
I do not know how much longer I can hold off the vote on the Military Creation Act, but you know as well as I do that now is not the time to vote on it. Like you, I feel that who ever attacked you wishes for the Act to pass (at least I assume you feel this way. I am not bad at reading Senators).
Senator, let us be frank. Someone tried to kill you on the landing platform. It is good to see that you are alive and well, but I fear for your safety. I want you to know that I have spoken with Master Windu and Master Yoda, and they have agreed to put you under the protection of their graces. The situation is that serious. The thought of losing you is unbearable. I am aware that additional security might be disruptive to you, but perhaps someone that you are familiar with might ease the tensions a bit. May I suggest an old friend – Master Kenobi. Agree to these measures, Senator. The Jedi Order is willing to accommodate you. Please do it for me.
Although there was the tragedy on the landing platform, it was right of you to return to Coruscant for the vote. Without your return, it is highly probable that the Military Creation Act would have passed. With your presence again in the Senate, other Senators will not feel that you have abandoned the cause.
Senator, let me assure you that I am doing everything in my power to ensure peace between the Republic and the Separatists, although I wish them to return to the Republic. I will not let this Republic that has stood for a thousand years be split in two. My negotiations will not fail.
I will talk with you later. Do be careful, and do consider my request that the Jedi Council send you a protector.
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine