Post by anthonymontague on Nov 25, 2008 10:49:10 GMT -4
Anthony Montague giving his keynote speech in Dalmantia's Federation Theatre.
Today, Anthony Montague visited Dalmantia on his campaign tour of the Ocian Federation. During his tour he met and spoke with the Ocian Defence Force's garrison in Dalmanita City, the protectors of the peace in the formerly war-torn city. After meeting local dignatories, hearing their concerns and promising them the change they wish to see, Mr. Montague gave a keynote speech to a packed out Federation Theatre in the heart of Dalmantia City. Below are some excerpts from the speech.
"Forgive me for not arriving here sooner, Ladies and Gentlemen, but I've been rather ill recently. Its amazing how these things happen when you least want them to! Of course though, apparently my actions in November City were unforgivable according to the current President, Mr. Dervin. Apparently, free speech and expressing your own political views in a political campaign are heinous crimes to our President.....
....I've been made aware by the popular press that Dalmantia is apparently safe Kovac territory. Really? From what I've seen today, I don't think so and I think that the race for Dalmantia's votes is wide open and hopefully I can secure your votes today. But I want to address the issue of Defence and Foreign Policy today, Ladies and Gentlemen. If you'll believe Mr. Kovac, he's strong on every issue, especially defence and foreign policy. I don't believe that and I'll tell you why.
Mr. Kovac's foreign policy when President was to antagonise, and he did it brilliantly well against the Babkhans. How does that make us strong though? He put the nation at risk doing that. When you're the new kid on the block, so to speak, you don't immediately antagonise the other kids, especially the bully, which Babkha undoubtedly was and is. Foreign Policy is something that needs to be done measuredly with reason, not with idiotic vendettas against those who you think look at you in a funny way.
On Defence, Mr. Kovac would have us believe that he is the only man in the entire of Ocia who is capable of defending the Federation. Again, I don't believe him. In fact, I think its downright false for him to believe that and attempt to have others believe it. I signed an agreement with Mr. Kovac for Ocia to build a new aircraft carrier based on a Lovely design to ease theh pain on the venerable ONS Freedom. Yet, I'm yet to see it at all. He claims that he has given the Ocian military a reputation of fearsome. No, it is the brave men and women of the armed forces that have done this. They have done so despite the complete lack of sense from Mr. Kovac in this respect. He chose battles which were unwinnable, claimed victories that weren't his, including the one here in Dalmantia.
As President of Ocia, I will reform the military and make sure the men and women who serve in it. I will make sure that Ocia's foreign policy is principled yet reasonable. I will make sure that Ocia is safe. I will make sure that I represent you!
Thank you.