Queen Amidala quotes from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)

Queen Amidala

Beware, Viceroy. The Federation has gone too far this time.

Queen Amidala

I will not condone a course of action that will lead us to war.

Queen Amidala

I will sign no treaty, Senator. My fate will be no different from that of my people.

Queen Amidala

I ask you to help us... No, I beg you to help us. We are your humble servants. Our fate is in your hands.

Nute Gunray

At last we're getting results. Again you come before us your highness.

Queen Amidala

You will not be so pleased when you hear what I have to say, viceroy. Your trade boycott of our planet has ended.

Nute Gunray

I was not aware of such failure.

Queen Amidala

I have word that the chancellor's ambassadors are with you now and that you have been commanded to reach settlement.

Nute Gunray

I know nothing of any ambassadors. You must be mistaken.

Queen Amidala

Beware, Viceroy. The Federation has gone too far this time.

Nute Gunray

We would never do anything without the approval to the senate. You assume too much.

Queen Amidala

We will see.

Anakin Skywalker

Are you an angel?

Queen Amidala

What?

Anakin Skywalker

An angel. I've heard the deep space pilots talk about them. They're the most beautiful creatures in the universe. They live on the moon of Iego, I think.

Queen Amidala

You're a funny little boy. How do you know so much?

Anakin Skywalker

I listen to all the traders and star pilots who came through here. I'm a pilot, you know, and someday I'm going to fly away from this place.

Queen Amidala

You're a pilot?

Anakin Skywalker

Mmhm. All my life.

Queen Amidala

How long have you been here?

Anakin Skywalker

Since I was very little, three, I think. My Mom and I were sold to Gardola the Hutt, but he lost us betting on the pod races.

Queen Amidala

You're a slave?

Anakin Skywalker

I'm a person and my name is Anakin.

Queen Amidala

Are you sure about this; trusting our fate to a boy we hardly know? The Queen will not approve.

Qui-Gon Jinn

The Queen doesn't need to know.

Queen Amidala

Well I don't approve.

Queen Amidala

You Jedi are far too reckless. The Queen trusts--

Qui-Gon Jinn

The Queen trusts my judgement, young handmaid. And you should too.

Queen Amidala

You assume too much.

Chancellor Valorum

The chair recognizes the senator from the sovereign system of Naboo.

Senator 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.

Senator Dod

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

Chancellor Valorum

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

Senator Palpatine

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

Queen Amidala

Honourable 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 -- [interrupted by Senator Dod]

Senator Dod

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

The Congress of Malastare concurs with the honourable delegate from the Trade Federation. A commission must be appointed.

Chancellor Valorum

The point -- [interrupted by the bureaucrat]

Excuse me, Chancellor. [whispers to Chancellor Valorum]

Senator Palpatine

Enter the bureaucrat. 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.

Chancellor Valorum

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

Queen Amidala

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!

Vote now, vote now...!

Senator Palpatine

Now they will elect a new Chancellor, a strong Chancellor, one who will not let our tragedy continue.