*Domenico Colombo stands up. In thinking while sitting in his seat the head of the Reds section, he has come to realize how little of his fate lies in his hands. The Whites tempt greedy Senators with meaningless titles, and if they gain yet more titles, and the Reds do not, both he and the Reds could find themselves in a position of great weakness. Domenico dislikes this concept of titles; he was brought up knowing that true power is not in what you are called, but what you own and control. Domenico also has a sudden realization that this war may be the end of his political career. If the Imperium fails, the reforms have failed, and as the Imperium falls, so will he. He perks himself up with the thought that a huge victory will most likely see him soar back to re-election on a tide of goodwill. Hopefully.*
Senator Domenico Colombo:
On behalf of the Red Demes, I do not offer any amendments to the proposals before us. I have heard my faction loud and clear; we must put the material success of the Imperium first and foremost. Provided that Hadrianos does not propose an amendment, I would say that this debate is more or less over. All factions more or less agree on these issues, as they are currently able to be altered. I would prefer that the less time the Whites have poison my colleagues' ears is the better.
I would like to remind my faction members that loyalty will be rewarded, while treachery will not be.
*Domenico returns to his seat to await the next announcement from Maximos Kommenos*
Senator Domenico Colombo:
On behalf of the Red Demes, I do not offer any amendments to the proposals before us. I have heard my faction loud and clear; we must put the material success of the Imperium first and foremost. Provided that Hadrianos does not propose an amendment, I would say that this debate is more or less over. All factions more or less agree on these issues, as they are currently able to be altered. I would prefer that the less time the Whites have poison my colleagues' ears is the better.
I would like to remind my faction members that loyalty will be rewarded, while treachery will not be.
*Domenico returns to his seat to await the next announcement from Maximos Kommenos*