Senator Ryuun, I am intrigued that you would confide in me and not Senator Cambrist. I admit that I have no love for the Prosperity Alliance, because their approach and beliefs are very different from that of mine. I did not like their actions at New Acherin nearly a decade earlier, and the actions they continued to commit over the years. I also must admit that I am concerned with Senator Kruus' desire to place a station really close to the borders of Druckenwell, as have his actions toward Baltimn. Because of this actions, Baltimn now have a new leader and the leader may be equally bad. There are several reasons I do not get along with the Prosperity Alliance.
As you may have known, I am very passionated with the work I've put into the Outer Rim. In fact, there was a bill regarding the defense of the Outer Rim proposed by myself that was passed only to have it end in vain when the Senate passed the President's proposal regarding the disarmament of the Outer Rim. The Outer Rim is in dire need of a much upgraded defense, not only against the rogue Imperial elements but against piracy attacks as well. While I am indeed interested, I am reluctant due to a couple of reasons. First of all, I am not certain the New Republic would approve of a such action and this may be interpreted as a hostile action by the Moff Council within the Imperial Remnant. Secondly, I am not entirely convinced this is the best course of action.
Nonetheless, I would never shut out a fellow Senator. I will be more than willing to make time to meet with you and discuss with you on this in my office, privately and away from the ears from everyone else. I am certain we can reach a compromise, and I look forward to seeing you soon.
~Tremaine Fowlkes
