I am pleased to see you address a subject that is close to my heart and, I happen to know, is close to His Majesty's heart as well. That subject, of course, is education. Is there anything, but, perhaps, the defense of the Empire and its people, that is more important than the education of its children? I dare say there is not. I will confide in you, Senator, that I am personally in support of your measure and would like to see it passed as soon as possible. I am particularly fond of common standards and assessments, and the scholarship program that you have proposed. I feel that these will be valuable reforms to our education system and, what's more, they are quite compatible with the Empire's principles of centralized government as a force for good in the lives of its people. I would like to see this measure passed as soon as possible.

However, there is this unfortunate business with Representative Crion, as I know you are aware. We are all fond of Mical, and it is unfortunate to see him in this predicament. But just as "students who are a constant disruption to others will be removed from school," so too, sadly, must Mical. Schools are where the future of our children are decided. The Senate is where the future of the galaxy is decided. Disruptions in either cannot be tolerated. I would ask that you consider changing your vote on his censure so that we may put it behind us and move to matters of greater import—such as, namely, your education reform bill. Neither you or I wish to see the passage of that bill delayed, and it needn't be.

Warm regards,