Almaden Hashem gave a speech:
"First of all, I would like to thank Prime Minister Petros Mandromenos for appointing me to his former position. After such a Chancellor, I have a long way to go to be even slightly noticeable. However, I would like to affect one thing.
For many years, Hispania has been facing religious troubles. At some times it seems to be a low simmer, but at other times it bubbles up, resulting in thousands dead. It has affected me, personally, too. After I was investigated, I thought my career would be over, for simply being suspected. But, I rose above the false accusations and religious troubles, and I believe Hispania has as well. However, I do not believe we can sit back and rest.
A major issue, is the fate of the Byzantines. What of tolerance there? Should we enforce it on to our subjects? I believe our decision here will shape history for years. First, let us look at Hispania. A few short lifespans ago, there were nearly no non-Catholics in all of Hispania. But there were some, and they grew in number. Therefore King Ferran IV enacted a ground-breaking edict. He decided to tolerate the other Christians. At last, were the Protestant and Reformed allowed to worship God in peace.
Then we allowed full tolerance of the non-Catholics. But, what did that mean? At last, we held a council. We formalized the relationship of the Crown to the Church, and, we formalized the relationship of Catholicism to Hispania. Rather than avow it as the only true means to salvation, we decided that the government of Hispania encouraged only Christianity.
All the while, our loyal subject has looked on, intrigued. Now, we have gone to a point that the Greeks wish to be heard. The noble Byzantines do not wish to be forced into the united Church of Jesus Christ. But, I believe that it is our duty to spread peace across our lands, and the lands of our vassals. However, in doing this, we must not become the very thing we seeked to destroy. We must not force anything, for that would go against our ideals. Rather, we must look at how Hispania has made it this far, and encourage Greece in the same direction.
First, we sanctioned the so-called heresies. Therefore, Byzantium must begin the same. I say, we should encourage tolerance in Byzantium.
Of course, we do have another subject. Cusco. I quite simply believe we should give the Cuscoans the same standards of life as us Hispanians have, and integrate Cusco.
Lastly, now that we have talked of our friends, let us talk of those who do not view in such a light. The Papal State. Now, while I could ask you the reason the Pope, God's conduit on Earth, is also the head of a state, which must surely take away from his spiritual duties, I ask you this: What would war with the Papal State mean? The reason Prime Minister Mandromenos wished to go ahead with this, is that the Papal State has caused so many bloody revolts, that to subjugate it would be the peaceful route. As long as they remain independent, the Papal State will lead thousands of innocent Catholics into treason, and eternal damnation. The Papal State, as it is now, is corrupt, and fulfills the opposite of its function. Rather than spreading salvation, it spreads death. If they were to come under the wing of Hispania, then they could see the error in their ways, and the Pope could become once again a conduit of God's grace.
Thank you, and once again, many thanks to Prime Minister Petros Mandromenos, who has served us well as a Chancellor."
((Vote:Byzantium: Encourage Tolerance
Cusco: Integrate
War with Papal States: Yes
Courtier, Diplomat))
And of course trade ships are always needed, although we have 100. Basically you have a ton of space to work with and should definitely fill up that force limit.))
