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I commend you on your fine maneuvering. I think the question best suited to be answered now deals directly with the amount of control the Commerce Council has over transponders, and indeed, the networks it opens up on most planets with the control that comes with having such a prestigious corporation under your control and review. I'm not going to restate the apprehension that I voiced within the Senate, I'm simply going to state: I want a position on the Commerce Council. See it happen, and I would be grateful. Grateful friends make grateful allies. Grateful allies make Grateful votes.