Senator Palpatine quotes from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)

Senator Palpatine

The Republic is not what it once was. There is no interest in the common good. There is no civility, only politics.

Senator Palpatine

Now they will elect a new Chancellor. A strong Chancellor. One who will not let our tragedy continue.

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.