As a retired soldier who has served many times against our enemies, both European and colonial, I must express my support for the expansion of the German Reich through means of military force. Colonialism is a beneficial relationship for both the Reich, and for many of the natives, who profit vastly from our colonial policies.
Whilst it is true that many of the local savages resist strongly, and indeed, I have several scars as proof of this, many of the natives are peace loving people, willing to help us bring them civilisation and the glories of Germanisation. Furthermore, by challenging those who would resist with our own military force, we make these peaceful natives lives better, as tribes who would previously have bullied and coerced them into being subjects have now been defeated by our glorious armed forces.
The benefits to us of our colonial policies are numerous. Firstly, it must be said that the resources they provide stand to fuel increased industrialisation, thereby strengthening the Reich against threats and bettering the lives of the German people. Secondly, they improve Germany's standing on the international stage, and along with our mighty navy, secure us our position as one of the world's foremost powers. Third, the colonial warfare is invaluable, not just for the testing of new weaponry and tactics, but also for gaining our soldiers valuable experience to aid in Germany's defence. Finally, the colonies allow us to fulfil our moral obligations to the savages of the world. Without our kindness, they would suffer under the cruelty of tribal living, unable to find water, farm crops or protect themselves from stronger tribes. With our help, those natives who are peaceful can be civilised and have their lives vastly improved though means of Germanisation. We are in fact, carrying out a moral duty to these people.
I defy any member of the Reichstag to look me in the eye, the one I did not lose at the Sedan and tell me that we should not expand these colonies. To do so would be not only a betrayal of the German people, the German soldier and the German businessman, but also a betrayal of the native people who implore us to civilise them.