SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE: National Security

[HagridOfTheDeep]

What effect do you think the constant turnover of Atlasian diplomats will have on our relationship with the Iranian regime (a relationship which, as I understand it, was already very delicate)? If the effect is negative, how will you mitigate it?

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Sorry for my lack of comments on this lexicon. I just figured it was procedural.

Anyhow, I actually agree with the president and the secretary about this new stance on China. It's a complex relationship, but we've got to make sure we're on even footing.

I support most of the changes, but I think Mexico should remain of "most priority," if only because it's a border country. If Canada gets that distinction, why shouldn't Mexico?

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Aye

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Welcome back.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Yeah, I'm going through the same exam crunch at the moment. Apologies.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Have we "officially" summoned him to appear before the committee? If he doesn't show up after an official summons, we might be able to, um... well. You know. Do something about it.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Which three foreign policy issues do you think are currently the most pressing?

[HagridOfTheDeep]

See, I get a bit uneasy about allowing members of the administration to create foreign affairs stories. In many cases, the SoEA comes from the same party as the President. So if, for example, the president wants Iran to abandon its nuclear programs, it is very easy for the SoEA to say "hey there, diplomatic relations with Iran are now completely open and we are co-operating on good terms," even though that scenario isn't entirely realistic.

I think the GM should have to take on a larger role when it comes to these events. Have the SoEA lobby the GM or something. Hell, even just require that the GM signs off on the SoEA's stories... something to keep partisanship out of the framework of the game.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

That alleviates a lot of my concerns, thanks Nix.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Don't stress, Yankee. This should be your last concern. Have a good Christmas!

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Aye

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Abstain