Naboo understands that the Remnant is still a foe in many respects, and that the New Republic's relations with it must be principled and uncompromising insofar as is reasonable. There is, however, reasonable compromise. Naboo is of the opinion that the Remnant's proposal to withdraw the Republic's fleets and fighters from Bandomeer is, indeed, a reasonable compromise. The presence of these forces made sense in a time of war, when drastic measures—such as the potential blockade of Braxant trade route, via Bandomeer—are justified and indeed, necessary. In a time of peace, however, it is not justified and nor is it necessary.

My friend and colleague, Senator Vanden, has said that if we prepare for war, there will be war. We must, rather, prepare for peace. I agree. The New Republic's delegation at the Morishim Summit did not agree to withdraw the forces at Bandomeer because, we are told, the Republic is getting nothing in return. But some things, Senators, are simply the right things to do and this, Naboo believes, is one of those things. I add my signature to Minister Fiske's petition calling upon the Chief of State to accept this proposal, and Naboo's delegation is instructed to support it here in the Senate, along with the other agreements from the Morishim Summit.

Thank you for your time and attention, Senators. I hope that you will do the right thing, and remind the Imperial Remnant that doing the right thing is precisely how and why we beat them in the first place.