Dressed in his ceremonial Head of State Robes, Josephus walks to the front of the Great Hall
Members of the General Assembly, Per Speaker.
It is unusual for a General Assembly Term to have two beginnings. But as you all know, the first half of this term bore little fruit. Some of you worked hard, I know, but nothing happened.
I won't point fingers at the root cause.
Esteemed members. As elected representatives of the people of the United Provinces, you are charged with an important duty. It is your special task to introduce, debate and vote on legislation. In that sense, your role in shaping the future of our great country exceeds that of even the Head of State.
Our citizens are rightfully tired and their approval of this assembly is at its lowest. I therefore ask you to change that. Let the citizens of Eutopia renew their faith in the basic principles of democracy. Show them that you are not merely collecting hard earned tax money to build your retirement homes. Show them, instead, that you earned their votes. That you will follow up on the promises made during the last election campaign.
During the last election, as in previous ones, great speeches are made, insults are thrown, and promises offered. It is time to fulfill these promises. Let us get down to business. Let us prove to our citizens that we deserve their trust and their approval.
Thank you for listening, and thank you Per Speaker for the invitation to address the Assembly.
Josephus