Note 11
Bail,
No matter how far we have fallen, we still have a chance to repair and improve the Republic. We should not forget this.
Well…Senator Palpatine has been elected Supreme Palpatine. Whoops, I mean Supreme Chancellor. I hope he can talk with Finis and ease any tension that might be between them. Have you heard any more of what Finis' plans are? Is he leaving Coruscant?
Unfortunately, I was unable to talk with Queen Amidala before she left the planet. She did so in a hurried manner, and the next thing I knew, she was gone. I believe the Jedi that were with her before left with her, as well as that little boy. I hope all goes well for her on Naboo.
She cannot be walking into a pleasant situation. The Trade Federation will likely capture or kill her. Her life is in danger, but there is nothing we can do about it. We must trust in the Jedi's ability to protect her. I believe it to have been for her people.
I have heard that the Jedi only accept children two years of age or younger, and the younger the better. Would they accept a boy who already has experienced life the way he has. He is a former slave. I don't understand their reasoning. Perhaps they will make an exception for this boy, though it may not be wise. Or it could be possible that the Jedi will look for a job for him.
Yes, if only there were Senators like Queen Amidala…corruption would not be such an issue.
Now that Palpatine has won, how do you think we can assist the man?
Yes, it is more important that the Senate be fixed than who is actually in the Supreme Chancellor position. That position only overseas the meetings of the Senate. It is not as if he can make decisions without consulting the Senate…so in some ways he has his hands tied as to how much he can really do. However, with the right leadership, he may be able to convince people that a change needs to be made.
Even though you did not win, we still need to campaign our ideas and get a group of people together.
The situation on Naboo must be VERY bad. Yes, the two of them could have panicked and thought that was the best action at the time. You're right….things on Naboo must be VERY, VERY bad.
Yes, stay in contact with Valorum and find out what he plans to do now. He is a good man, and it would do us good to remain in contact with him, whether or not he remains on Coruscant.
Have you talked with Palpatine about the corruption and our plans yet? If so, what was his reaction…what does he think? Do you think we can rely on him to help us make the changes necessary in the Senate?
We need to support and encourage Palpatine. There is much change to be done, but it will take a lot of time and effort. We can't let Palpatine get discouraged by all this corruption. Let us make sure he knows we will support him.
Good. I am glad that my wife has been of comfort to your wife. Ah…if our wives our conspiring to do things when we settle down in the Senate, we will be in good hands. I can only wonder what the two are up to.
You are quite welcome. Not only did it help put my own mind at ease…as I long to please my wife and know that she is happy, cared for, and protected. I was looking out for my own wife as much as I was hoping that it would help your wife.
I will speak with you later.
Correon