1 00:00:17,799 --> 00:00:19,301 Peace shattered. 2 00:00:19,426 --> 00:00:23,013 Once promising negotiations between the Republic and the Separatists 3 00:00:23,096 --> 00:00:24,806 are now in shambles, 4 00:00:24,932 --> 00:00:28,769 following a droid suicide bombing on the capital city-planet of Coruscant. 5 00:00:30,103 --> 00:00:31,939 As fear and anger prevail, 6 00:00:32,439 --> 00:00:36,193 the Senate overwhelmingly passes a bill to deregulate the banks, 7 00:00:36,360 --> 00:00:40,864 opening the gateway to additional troops and an increase in fighting. 8 00:00:43,492 --> 00:00:48,121 Members of the Senate, please. Please! 9 00:00:48,413 --> 00:00:49,873 How dare they! 10 00:00:49,957 --> 00:00:52,626 They attack, and now they want peace? 11 00:00:52,668 --> 00:00:54,253 Chancellor Palpatine, 12 00:00:55,295 --> 00:00:59,550 may I remind the senators that the peace proposal was made prior to their assault. 13 00:00:59,842 --> 00:01:03,428 That only highlights its insincerity. 14 00:01:03,762 --> 00:01:08,934 Chancellor Palpatine, in light of this unprovoked attack on Coruscant, 15 00:01:09,309 --> 00:01:11,687 and the vulnerabilities it raises, 16 00:01:11,770 --> 00:01:17,025 I propose the Republic purchase an additional five million clone troopers. 17 00:01:17,442 --> 00:01:20,237 The Republic is already operating in deep debt. 18 00:01:20,654 --> 00:01:23,157 How do you propose we pay for these additional troops? 19 00:01:23,198 --> 00:01:28,662 My people are drafting an emergency appropriations bill that would raise funds. 20 00:01:28,829 --> 00:01:30,247 From the Banking Clan? 21 00:01:30,581 --> 00:01:32,249 Yes, of course. 22 00:01:32,499 --> 00:01:35,085 Do you have an alternate means of paying? 23 00:01:35,419 --> 00:01:38,672 One alternative might be to stop the war, not escalate it. 24 00:01:38,964 --> 00:01:40,007 Traitor! 25 00:01:40,090 --> 00:01:41,633 - Traitor! - Traitor! 26 00:01:44,303 --> 00:01:48,390 Whoever attacked the power grid wants us to continue the fight. 27 00:01:48,891 --> 00:01:51,852 It's a calculated attempt to destroy the peace process. 28 00:01:52,477 --> 00:01:55,105 Not everyone in the Confederacy wants this. 29 00:01:55,230 --> 00:01:56,732 I know this for a fact. 30 00:01:56,815 --> 00:01:59,151 You have Separatist friends, Senator? 31 00:01:59,193 --> 00:02:01,612 - Whose side are you on? - Where's your loyalty? 32 00:02:01,695 --> 00:02:03,906 We will not stand for this! 33 00:02:08,410 --> 00:02:12,331 Please. The young senator from Naboo makes a point. 34 00:02:12,873 --> 00:02:14,958 There is no need to... 35 00:02:19,338 --> 00:02:24,343 We have just received a message from our opponent, Count Dooku. 36 00:02:25,802 --> 00:02:31,642 Your Republic forces have carried out a barbaric attack on our people, 37 00:02:32,392 --> 00:02:37,314 and among the deaths was the very sponsor of the peace accord, 38 00:02:37,981 --> 00:02:40,400 Senator Mina Bonteri. 39 00:02:40,484 --> 00:02:41,860 What? No! 40 00:02:41,902 --> 00:02:44,196 With her needless death, 41 00:02:44,905 --> 00:02:49,701 I must formally withdraw the proposal for peace offered by our Senate. 42 00:02:51,245 --> 00:02:53,038 We must not show weakness. 43 00:03:03,090 --> 00:03:04,258 Thank you, Teckla. 44 00:03:04,383 --> 00:03:05,592 Yes, my lady. 45 00:03:05,717 --> 00:03:07,427 I can't believe it. 46 00:03:07,511 --> 00:03:10,931 I just can't believe the Republic would target Senator Bonteri. 47 00:03:11,056 --> 00:03:14,226 She was the only one willing to stand up for peace. 48 00:03:14,309 --> 00:03:15,894 You shouldn't believe it. 49 00:03:15,936 --> 00:03:18,272 The Republic's spies are reporting that Senator Bonteri 50 00:03:18,397 --> 00:03:20,148 was murdered by Dooku's thugs. 51 00:03:20,649 --> 00:03:24,444 That message to the Senate was a ploy to disguise his true actions. 52 00:03:25,153 --> 00:03:27,114 I am so sorry, Padmé. 53 00:03:27,322 --> 00:03:30,450 If your friend met with a violent end because of her politics, 54 00:03:30,492 --> 00:03:33,245 let's make sure her courageous effort wasn't in vain. 55 00:03:33,287 --> 00:03:34,538 What can we do? 56 00:03:34,788 --> 00:03:36,915 For one, defeat this bill. 57 00:03:37,457 --> 00:03:40,169 Can we really win this war with the troops that we have? 58 00:03:40,294 --> 00:03:42,045 Let's hope we don't have to. 59 00:03:42,129 --> 00:03:44,464 I'll start lining up support, but I'll need ammunition. 60 00:03:44,798 --> 00:03:47,342 We can't afford ammunition, remember? 61 00:03:50,762 --> 00:03:51,972 I joke. 62 00:03:53,182 --> 00:03:54,349 Go to the Banking Clan 63 00:03:54,474 --> 00:03:57,186 and see how much interest they're going to charge for the loan. 64 00:03:57,311 --> 00:04:00,355 The more I know about what the exact costs of this bill will be, 65 00:04:00,480 --> 00:04:02,774 the better I can make my case to defeat it. 66 00:04:02,816 --> 00:04:04,943 All right. Let's go, Uncle. 67 00:04:05,110 --> 00:04:07,154 You know these Banking Clan people. 68 00:04:07,362 --> 00:04:10,324 Plus, you owe me for telling such a bad joke. 69 00:04:15,037 --> 00:04:18,999 We will lend the Republic at our standard interest rate 70 00:04:19,082 --> 00:04:22,211 of 25 %. 71 00:04:22,461 --> 00:04:23,629 What? 72 00:04:23,670 --> 00:04:25,172 25 %? 73 00:04:25,380 --> 00:04:26,882 That's outright theft. 74 00:04:27,174 --> 00:04:30,135 Your previous arrangement with the Republic was 10%. 75 00:04:30,177 --> 00:04:31,678 Please, please. 76 00:04:32,095 --> 00:04:34,348 That was before deregulation. 77 00:04:34,765 --> 00:04:37,851 The same rules don't apply, my dear. 78 00:04:38,227 --> 00:04:41,897 The Separatists don't seem to mind a rate hike. 79 00:04:42,231 --> 00:04:46,235 In fact, they just secured a loan to fund an additional 80 00:04:46,360 --> 00:04:49,279 three million battle droids. 81 00:04:49,696 --> 00:04:51,198 They will wipe us out. 82 00:04:51,365 --> 00:04:53,200 You would let Dooku do that? 83 00:04:53,700 --> 00:04:55,702 You live on Coruscant, too. 84 00:04:55,744 --> 00:04:59,581 We have no stake in this war, Senator. You know that. 85 00:05:00,207 --> 00:05:04,920 War is distasteful to all of us. 86 00:05:11,510 --> 00:05:13,178 25 % interest? 87 00:05:13,387 --> 00:05:14,596 That's a lot of credits. 88 00:05:14,680 --> 00:05:17,724 The interest alone could completely bankrupt the Republic. 89 00:05:18,183 --> 00:05:21,353 As it is, social services have suffered because of this war. 90 00:05:21,436 --> 00:05:24,481 Education, infrastructure, healthcare. 91 00:05:25,107 --> 00:05:29,403 If we go deeper into debt, the basic needs of our people will evaporate. 92 00:05:29,486 --> 00:05:30,821 This is good. 93 00:05:30,904 --> 00:05:32,030 It is? 94 00:05:32,114 --> 00:05:34,741 Clearly, taking out a loan on such obscene terms 95 00:05:34,950 --> 00:05:38,579 would essentially destroy the Republic, regardless of the outcome of the war. 96 00:05:38,912 --> 00:05:41,415 We only need to sway another handful of senators, 97 00:05:41,540 --> 00:05:43,667 as long as they don't buckle to the threats. 98 00:05:43,750 --> 00:05:44,835 What threats? 99 00:05:45,252 --> 00:05:49,673 Some members have received messages warning them not to vote against the bill. 100 00:05:50,674 --> 00:05:53,093 Considering what's happened to your friend Bonteri, 101 00:05:53,260 --> 00:05:54,469 they're frightened. 102 00:05:55,804 --> 00:05:58,265 A mandatory blackout is in progress. 103 00:05:58,807 --> 00:06:01,476 All citizens report to the designated safe area. 104 00:06:02,686 --> 00:06:05,105 A mandatory blackout is in progress. 105 00:06:05,564 --> 00:06:08,233 All citizens report to the designated safe area. 106 00:06:12,070 --> 00:06:13,864 No! No! 107 00:06:19,036 --> 00:06:21,705 Can't you all see this bill is shortsighted? 108 00:06:21,997 --> 00:06:24,541 Millions of clones won't win this war. 109 00:06:24,791 --> 00:06:27,127 The only winner will be the Banking Clan. 110 00:06:27,377 --> 00:06:32,966 They want to pass this bill so badly, they're using scare tactics to sway votes. 111 00:06:33,050 --> 00:06:35,636 I am not intimidated, Senator Amidala. 112 00:06:35,677 --> 00:06:38,138 Then why are you voting for additional troops? 113 00:06:38,180 --> 00:06:42,267 I happen to believe more clones are precisely what we need. 114 00:06:43,310 --> 00:06:45,395 And my caucus agrees with me. 115 00:06:45,479 --> 00:06:46,730 I'm sorry. 116 00:06:53,821 --> 00:06:56,073 Uncle Ono, what happened? 117 00:06:57,324 --> 00:07:00,035 Two thugs jumped me, but I am fine. 118 00:07:00,327 --> 00:07:01,829 This is outrageous. 119 00:07:02,162 --> 00:07:03,664 Something has to be done. 120 00:07:03,747 --> 00:07:07,167 Padmé, this will not change my mind. 121 00:07:07,709 --> 00:07:11,672 No matter what, I will vote against the bill. 122 00:07:32,734 --> 00:07:36,697 I see Senator Amidala hasn't given up her crusade. 123 00:07:37,573 --> 00:07:40,325 She doesn't have the votes, my Lord. 124 00:07:42,619 --> 00:07:46,498 We've taken care of 20 senators. 125 00:07:47,708 --> 00:07:50,544 It may be time to send her a message as well. 126 00:07:50,711 --> 00:07:53,797 You want us to have a talk with her? 127 00:07:53,881 --> 00:07:54,882 No. 128 00:07:54,923 --> 00:07:59,428 I think something special is called for in Senator Amidala's case. 129 00:07:59,887 --> 00:08:02,097 We're all ears, boss. 130 00:08:02,389 --> 00:08:04,892 Take her out of the game. 131 00:08:15,068 --> 00:08:17,654 As long as senators are being threatened and attacked, 132 00:08:17,738 --> 00:08:20,073 I'm afraid we don't stand a chance. 133 00:08:20,282 --> 00:08:21,783 Intimidation won't work on everyone. 134 00:08:21,909 --> 00:08:23,785 Senator Farr is proof of that. 135 00:08:24,077 --> 00:08:27,289 Even so, we're still at least six votes short of a majority. 136 00:08:27,956 --> 00:08:30,918 And you saw how effective my plea was today. 137 00:08:31,418 --> 00:08:33,921 Some minds can't be altered no matter what they hear. 138 00:08:34,004 --> 00:08:35,172 From my experience, 139 00:08:35,255 --> 00:08:38,383 it depends a great deal on who's sending the message. 140 00:08:38,425 --> 00:08:39,927 And what are you thinking? 141 00:08:39,968 --> 00:08:43,430 Bail, you're the finest public speaker I know. 142 00:08:43,805 --> 00:08:45,307 If anyone can convince the Senate 143 00:08:45,432 --> 00:08:47,434 that voting for this bill will bankrupt the Republic, 144 00:08:47,518 --> 00:08:51,897 both financially and spiritually, it's you. 145 00:08:52,814 --> 00:08:54,274 It will be dangerous. 146 00:08:54,525 --> 00:08:57,444 I urge you to speak before the full Senate. 147 00:08:58,320 --> 00:09:00,697 I'll need some time to prepare. 148 00:09:00,948 --> 00:09:01,949 Good. 149 00:09:02,115 --> 00:09:05,536 In the meantime, I'll pay another visit to those still undecided. 150 00:09:16,380 --> 00:09:18,298 I'll be parked just over there, my lady. 151 00:09:18,465 --> 00:09:20,634 Thank you. This way, Uncle. 152 00:09:23,178 --> 00:09:26,306 What does ideology matter at this point? 153 00:09:26,515 --> 00:09:29,017 Is it worth being beaten to death? 154 00:09:29,226 --> 00:09:31,645 Look at what they did to you. 155 00:09:31,812 --> 00:09:33,522 These wounds will heal. 156 00:09:34,147 --> 00:09:37,526 But what about the millions who are dying in this war? 157 00:09:37,693 --> 00:09:39,820 Who, the clones? 158 00:09:39,862 --> 00:09:42,656 We created them for just that purpose. 159 00:09:43,157 --> 00:09:44,825 They are people. 160 00:09:44,908 --> 00:09:49,288 The people I care about are my constituents, 161 00:09:49,329 --> 00:09:51,707 the ones who put me in office. 162 00:09:52,082 --> 00:09:55,669 And when was the last time you ever spoke to your people? 163 00:09:56,003 --> 00:09:58,839 Probably the same time you did. 164 00:09:59,006 --> 00:10:00,757 Or you, Senator. 165 00:10:04,178 --> 00:10:05,929 Senator Christo, please. 166 00:10:06,346 --> 00:10:09,850 Is there anything we can do to get you to change your mind? 167 00:10:11,059 --> 00:10:14,688 Where does Senator Organa stand on all this? 168 00:10:14,938 --> 00:10:16,523 Why isn't he here? 169 00:10:16,565 --> 00:10:20,235 Senator Organa is preparing to speak before the full Senate. 170 00:10:20,402 --> 00:10:22,196 Senator Organa? 171 00:10:22,237 --> 00:10:23,280 Hmm. 172 00:10:23,363 --> 00:10:25,866 I'll listen to what he has to say. 173 00:10:26,200 --> 00:10:28,452 So you are open to voting with us? 174 00:10:28,535 --> 00:10:32,789 I said I'll listen to what he has to say. 175 00:10:54,394 --> 00:10:56,980 Well, it's better than a no. 176 00:10:57,064 --> 00:10:59,816 I'm sure when Christo and the others hear what Bail has to say, 177 00:10:59,900 --> 00:11:01,735 they will vote our way. 178 00:11:01,944 --> 00:11:03,737 Can I give you a ride? 179 00:11:03,779 --> 00:11:05,572 My driver's only a block away. 180 00:11:06,073 --> 00:11:07,449 I think I'd like to walk. 181 00:11:07,658 --> 00:11:08,992 But Padmé. 182 00:11:09,117 --> 00:11:10,786 Don't worry, Uncle Ono. 183 00:11:11,370 --> 00:11:13,205 I can take care of myself. 184 00:11:13,330 --> 00:11:15,374 Plus, I can use the fresh air. 185 00:11:15,415 --> 00:11:17,918 Just be careful. 186 00:11:46,905 --> 00:11:49,783 Oh, you're gonna love it! 187 00:12:12,431 --> 00:12:14,183 Put your hands up. 188 00:12:15,559 --> 00:12:17,019 Arrest these bounty hunters. 189 00:12:17,102 --> 00:12:18,395 We'll take care of this, miss. 190 00:12:19,813 --> 00:12:22,357 Drop your weapons and come with us quietly. 191 00:12:23,775 --> 00:12:25,235 Quietly? 192 00:12:31,700 --> 00:12:33,827 Where's my driver? Where's my... 193 00:12:42,920 --> 00:12:44,379 Hey, my ride! 194 00:13:56,577 --> 00:13:58,579 My eye! 195 00:14:35,949 --> 00:14:37,034 Land the vehicle! 196 00:14:38,452 --> 00:14:40,287 That is a stolen vehicle. 197 00:14:40,329 --> 00:14:41,330 Ugh! 198 00:14:41,413 --> 00:14:43,749 Those bounty hunters were trying to kill me! 199 00:14:43,790 --> 00:14:47,127 I am a senator! I demand that you arrest them. 200 00:14:47,628 --> 00:14:49,463 Get your hands in the air. 201 00:14:58,430 --> 00:14:59,431 Ouch! 202 00:14:59,765 --> 00:15:02,643 Don't you think you should report this to the Jedi Council? 203 00:15:02,726 --> 00:15:04,770 There's nothing they can do. 204 00:15:04,811 --> 00:15:06,605 I know who did it. 205 00:15:07,272 --> 00:15:08,982 They were bounty hunters 206 00:15:09,316 --> 00:15:12,277 paid to stop me from voting against the troop increase. 207 00:15:14,655 --> 00:15:16,990 What has happened to democracy? 208 00:15:17,783 --> 00:15:20,160 And why doesn't anyone seem to care? 209 00:15:21,537 --> 00:15:22,996 Well, you do. 210 00:15:23,705 --> 00:15:25,541 Forgive me, my lady. 211 00:15:25,791 --> 00:15:27,876 You're not like most politicians. 212 00:15:28,210 --> 00:15:30,128 If only that were enough, Teckla. 213 00:15:30,170 --> 00:15:33,465 Well, you actually talk to the people. 214 00:15:33,507 --> 00:15:35,133 People like me. 215 00:15:39,054 --> 00:15:40,389 Goodnight, my lady. 216 00:15:40,681 --> 00:15:41,682 Teckla. 217 00:15:43,642 --> 00:15:46,186 Tell me. How is your family? 218 00:15:46,562 --> 00:15:48,146 They are fine. 219 00:15:48,730 --> 00:15:51,525 How is the war affecting them? 220 00:15:52,317 --> 00:15:53,819 It hasn't been easy. 221 00:15:54,069 --> 00:15:56,029 And it's only getting worse. 222 00:15:56,071 --> 00:15:57,114 How? 223 00:15:57,531 --> 00:16:01,243 Please, tell me. Tell me how it's getting worse. 224 00:16:25,601 --> 00:16:29,771 You're not gonna get away like your lady friend, Senator. 225 00:16:29,897 --> 00:16:30,939 Senator! 226 00:17:08,936 --> 00:17:10,103 Medic! 227 00:17:11,772 --> 00:17:13,649 Oh! Padmé! 228 00:17:13,732 --> 00:17:14,775 What is it? 229 00:17:14,858 --> 00:17:16,151 You must come quickly. 230 00:17:16,276 --> 00:17:17,778 You need to see something. 231 00:17:21,615 --> 00:17:23,867 Bail! What happened? 232 00:17:24,785 --> 00:17:25,828 Padmé. 233 00:17:25,953 --> 00:17:27,621 Senator, you need to lie down. 234 00:17:27,788 --> 00:17:29,498 My speech, my speech. 235 00:17:29,790 --> 00:17:31,625 The Senate is expecting me. 236 00:17:32,125 --> 00:17:33,961 - Is there any way... - I'm sorry. 237 00:17:34,044 --> 00:17:36,213 He's in no condition to even stand. 238 00:17:36,296 --> 00:17:37,548 We need to take him to the hospital. 239 00:17:37,714 --> 00:17:39,633 Of course. Take him at once. 240 00:17:39,716 --> 00:17:40,801 The speech. 241 00:17:40,843 --> 00:17:43,720 Padmé, you must address the Senate. 242 00:17:44,513 --> 00:17:46,390 Only you can do this. 243 00:17:50,978 --> 00:17:54,189 Perhaps we should get the vote started. 244 00:17:54,398 --> 00:17:58,026 I told Senator Organa I'd allow him to speak. 245 00:17:58,110 --> 00:18:00,154 We have waited long enough. 246 00:18:00,487 --> 00:18:03,657 I agree with Senator Orn Free Taa. 247 00:18:04,032 --> 00:18:05,242 Let's vote. 248 00:18:05,325 --> 00:18:07,619 You must give the speech in his place. 249 00:18:07,661 --> 00:18:10,497 But they're expecting to hear from the great Bail Organa. 250 00:18:10,706 --> 00:18:12,499 He carries a certain weight. 251 00:18:12,833 --> 00:18:14,585 He's seen as a voice of reason. 252 00:18:14,835 --> 00:18:16,837 You are very respected. 253 00:18:17,379 --> 00:18:20,716 As a partisan. I've been against this bill from day one. 254 00:18:21,008 --> 00:18:24,344 If they didn't listen to me before, why would they listen now? 255 00:18:24,678 --> 00:18:26,847 Because you do listen. 256 00:18:27,181 --> 00:18:31,185 You understand what the people are going through. 257 00:18:31,685 --> 00:18:32,728 Please. 258 00:18:35,689 --> 00:18:37,608 Your people are waiting for you. 259 00:18:40,944 --> 00:18:47,534 Let us now vote on Senator Burtoni's bill to fund five million additional clones. 260 00:18:47,618 --> 00:18:51,038 The opposition to this bill must be allowed to speak first. 261 00:18:51,538 --> 00:18:55,709 Unfortunately, Senator Organa is nowhere to be found. 262 00:18:55,792 --> 00:18:58,128 I will speak on his behalf. 263 00:19:02,966 --> 00:19:06,136 Senator Amidala will be permitted to speak. 264 00:19:10,307 --> 00:19:11,892 Teckla Minnau... 265 00:19:15,103 --> 00:19:17,147 Teckla is one of my aides. 266 00:19:18,148 --> 00:19:22,069 Like so many of the people that we tell ourselves we're here to serve, 267 00:19:22,903 --> 00:19:24,404 Teckla lives in a district 268 00:19:24,446 --> 00:19:29,785 that rarely has electricity and running water as a result of the war. 269 00:19:30,327 --> 00:19:33,914 Her children can now only bathe every two weeks, 270 00:19:33,956 --> 00:19:38,460 and they have no light in which to read or study at night. 271 00:19:39,294 --> 00:19:42,965 The Republic has always funded these basic services, 272 00:19:43,340 --> 00:19:48,011 but now, there are those who would divert the money to the war, 273 00:19:48,095 --> 00:19:51,807 with no thought for what the people need to survive. 274 00:19:52,349 --> 00:19:55,644 If not for people like Teckla and her children, 275 00:19:55,936 --> 00:19:57,938 who are we fighting for? 276 00:19:58,355 --> 00:20:02,860 My people, your people, all of our people. 277 00:20:03,443 --> 00:20:08,699 This war is meant to save them from suffering, not increase it. 278 00:20:09,449 --> 00:20:11,451 I support our brave soldiers, 279 00:20:11,660 --> 00:20:14,037 whether they come from the clone factories, 280 00:20:14,204 --> 00:20:17,875 or from any of the thousands of systems loyal to the Republic. 281 00:20:18,667 --> 00:20:21,461 But if we continue to impoverish our people, 282 00:20:21,795 --> 00:20:25,132 it is not on the battlefield where Dooku will defeat us, 283 00:20:25,674 --> 00:20:27,843 but in our own homes. 284 00:20:28,302 --> 00:20:30,721 Therefore, it is our duty 285 00:20:31,471 --> 00:20:33,015 and our responsibility 286 00:20:33,891 --> 00:20:37,019 to preserve the lives of those around us 287 00:20:37,352 --> 00:20:39,813 by defeating this bill! 288 00:20:44,151 --> 00:20:46,153 Well done, Padmé! 289 00:21:18,185 --> 00:21:23,190 Isn't it remarkable that one can have all the power in the galaxy, 290 00:21:24,024 --> 00:21:27,027 and yet the words of a single senator 291 00:21:27,110 --> 00:21:29,863 can sway the thoughts of millions? 292 00:21:30,364 --> 00:21:32,783 What do you plan to do about this? 293 00:21:33,867 --> 00:21:37,412 For now, we must adhere to the principles of our democracy. 294 00:21:40,457 --> 00:21:44,419 We must let the wheels of the Senate turn.