1st Parliament of South America

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I would support Barnes for speaker.

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I second Mr. TNF's motion.

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I apologize for missing a vote on such an important matter.

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The Pioneers propose the following Amendment.

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Mr. Speaker;

My Right Honorable Friend, the Minister of Justice, has proposed a wonderful constitution. But I do not believe that parliament should be able to amend such a document as if it were just any other piece of legislation. On matters of such importance, direct democracy is the best solution, and I ask that the issue at least be considered a bit more.

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Amendment 1: Nay
Amendment 2: Aye

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Aye

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Aye.

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Mr. Speaker.

The grave crisis tonight in our capital is one of the utmost importance; at this very moment, our cabinet is meeting to decide a course of action to take. I, not being a member of the government, do not have a voice in the key decision making process. But I must speak on this matter.

The protesters tonight who have laid siege to our capital are nothing short of cowards and thieves who seek to shut down the motor of our government in order to achieve their demands. I urge the government to respond to these collectivist cowards with force. By interfering with the private enterprises, they effect the public at large. By holding our own parliament hostage, they hold all of the continent hostage.

Bolivia entered into our confederation by choice; now, Bolivia's President has a choice. Act, or we shall act for them. I have the utmost confidence in the Prime Minister and this government's ability to halt further interruptions to daily life. And should the Prime Minister refuse to act, or give in to the insane demands of these cowards, let it be known that the Pioneers will stand for true economic liberty and responsible government to the bitter end.

The Pioneers chose such a name for our party for a reason. We are pioneering together a new future for our continent. What good would it be if we turned our back towards the radicals and terrorists who had for decades plagued our continent? What good would it be if we acquiesced to the demands of angry students at such a critical junction for our continent? This is our time, Mr. Speaker! This is a watershed moment in the history of our continent, and I'll be damned if I watch the malaise of the 20th century repeat itself at a time when the phoenix of our confederation should be rising!

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Nay

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I will second any call for a third reading!

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AYE!