This is something that should not be taken lightly. Senator Forte is not performing his duties as the Chairman of the Corruption Panel, and that is considered to be duty negligence. I have not seen Senator Forts in a lot of sessions here in the Senate, and then he also misses the meetings with several of the Committees of which he is a Chairman of. I apologize for my bluntness, but if the Senator is not following through his duties, then he should not continue his responsibility as the Chairman of the Corruption Panel.

I've said all I've said, I support Senator Ryuun's proposal to have Senator Forte removed as the Chairman and that a new Chairman be elected in his place.

I have never claimed any expertise except in the fields of defense and intelligence. While my background has indeed served me well, judiciary experience is needed in this position. Insight and the ability to be diplomatic are also key. I will be the first to admit, these are areas in which I am lacking. I am not the man for the job as I was nine years ago. In this day and age, it is a different kind of corruption we face, and while I will always make myself readily available to the next chair at all times, the Senate is indeed right in that I can not continue to serve as such. It is with a heavy heart, and regret, that I must tender my resignation as both the Chair of the Corruption Panel and the Committee on Monument Preservation and Promotion. I am in a spot in which I must focus my abilities on both the domestic issues at Ryloth, and my role as Senior Member of the Council on Security and Intelligence. I would, if the Senate would allow it, make some recommendations for my replacement. On the Corruption Panel, I believe Senator Cilghal of Dac and the Calamari Sector should take over as Chair. I believe she is the perfect being for the job, and would do the Panel proud and give it the right leadership in this day and age. As for the Committee on Monument Preservation and Promotion, I can think of no one better, no one that cares more for the Republic's history, than Senator Tremaine Fowlkes of Mowgle. He obviously has a good head on his shoulders, and knows what it takes to head up a committee. I hope that the Senate listen to this recommendations, for I believe they can truely perform to our expectations. It may be a challenge at first, but they surely can overcome and adapt to their new roles.

The Corruption Panel needs fresh blood. I move that an outsider be placed as Chairman and not a direct current member of the Corruption Panel, at least for a trial period of, say, ninety days.

Unlike yourself, many of us have committments at home as well as to Coruscant, while you sit on Coruscant, doing absolutely nothing towards advancing your world. I can not recall, and please feel free to refresh my memory, a single piece of legislation you have introduced in nine years in relation to your constituency. I can not even think of any legislation at all, with exception to your slightly controversial Spice Regulation Bill, that you have written. Again, you can correct me if I am wrong, but unfortunately I have doubts.

Senator, the Corruption Panel is an important body. That is why Forte is stepping away. That is also why we can not have an outsider placed as Chairman. Someone familiar with the Panel, the role of Chair in relation to the Panel, and someone that knows everything that it currently faces is needed. I in fact give an endorsement for Senator Cilghal for Chair of the Corruption Panel. A "trial" period of an inexperienced Chair is just a waste of time, and not only that, but dare I say, a move that is blatantly an attempt to at least interfere in the investigation of yourself, if not an attempt to move yourself into the Chair to end your own investigation. This will not be allowed, not while I stand in this pod... not while I represent my people of the Tapani Sector... not while I am a citizen of the Republic.

Senator Crion, it is quite obvious that you do not keep tabs on my whereabouts; something I should be thankful for, I suppose. Promise us you won't become a private detective any time soon though. I divide my time between Druckenwell and Coruscant, to be precise. As for not helping my planet? My dear, dear Senator... planetary laws that have no effect o the New Republic are not brought up here. Labor laws, anti-piracy laws and stricter customs laws, many of which I helped write, have been impliented by vote on Druckenwell. You needn't worry about my world.

As I mentioned to the Governor, I have neither wish nor inclination to chair the Corruption Panel. I still insist their investigation into myself is a farce. Months have passed and they have nothing to show.