Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace1999

Finis Valorum:
The chair recognizes the Senator from the sovereign system of Naboo.

Palpatine:
Supreme Chancellor, delegates of the Senate, a tragedy has occurred which started right here with the taxation of trade routes and has now engulfed our entire planet in the oppression of the Trade Federation.

Lott Dod:
This is outrageous! I object to the senator's statements!

Valorum:
The chair does not recognize the senator from the Trade Federation at this time.

Palpatine:
To state our allegations, I present Queen Amidala, recently elected ruler of the Naboo, who speaks on our behalf.

Padmé Amidala:
Honorable representatives of the Republic, I come to you under the gravest of circumstances. The Naboo system has been invaded by the droid armies of the Trade--

Dod:
[interrupts] I object! There is no proof! This is incredible. We recommend a commission be sent to Naboo to ascertain the truth.

Senator Teem:
The Congress of Malastare concurs with the honorable delegate from the Trade Federation. A commission must be appointed.

Valorum:
The point...

Mas Amedda:
Excuse me, Chancellor. [whispers to Chancellor Valorum]

Palpatine:
[Whispering to Queen Amidala] Enter the bureaucrats, the true rulers of the Republic. And on the payroll of the Trade Federation, I might add. This is where Chancellor Valorum's strength will disappear.

Valorum:
The point is conceded. Will you defer your motion to allow a commission to explore the validity of your accusations?

Padmé:
I will not defer. I've come before you to resolve this attack on our sovereignty now. I was not elected to watch my people suffer and die while you discuss this invasion in a committee. If this body is not capable of action, I suggest new leadership is needed. I move for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum's leadership.

[The Senators begin arguing over Queen Amidala's decision, and repeatedly chant "VOTE NOW!" as Valorum sits down, stunned]

Mas Amedda:
ORDER!

Palpatine:
Now they will elect a new Chancellor, a strong Chancellor. One who will not let this tragedy continue.