I want to congratulate President-elect Ryan on his victory and accept with pride his nomination to be Secretary of State. While my efforts at achieving domestic popularity were less than successful, I hope to promote peace and goodwill abroad, extending America's hand of friendship across borders and oceans.
In my capacity as nominee, I would like to propose an alternate solution to the Anglo-French war debt. Both Britain and France retain colonies in the Americas, including Guyana, Belize, and numerous Caribbean islands. Though British colonial possessions are of course sacrosanct from seizure under the Buffalo Accords, I believe we can offer both the United Kingdom and the Republic of France the option to release their colonial holdings in the Americas as part of their repayment efforts, with exact numbers to be determined at the negotiating table. This should not be perceived as a demand on our part, merely a potential solution that may be taken up if they so choose, but doing so would both relieve the crushing weight of their debt and promote freedom and democracy in the Western Hemisphere.
If the President finds this acceptable, I will propose it as potential legislation and put it to a vote alongside the Stewart Act.
Finally, I would like to congratulate former President Jarvis on a well-deserved retirement. Though we may have disagreed as often and as loudly as possible on domestic affairs, he knows that I respect him and the sincerity of his beliefs. Good luck both in the South and abroad; I may join you, once my time in the Cabinet is up.
Also, I vote yes to both bills.