TJ Federal Representative gives keynote speech to Congress of Deputies

==Tapanuan Journal - 27 JUNE 576AER==
==Lord Torquhil gives speech to Congress of Deputies==
Federal Representative of Tapanuo, Lord Torquhil, Baron Yttinnis, gave a keynote speech to the Congress of Deputies today, highlighting that he will never consent to any referendum on the State's status in the Union and made clear he was a staunch unionist.
"Deputies of the Congress. We meet on the most greatest of days; the sun shines through the windows and of all days, we can remind ourselves why we are proud to be part of the Falleen Empire. In our eminent state, we enjoy the fruits and benefits of the Falleen Empire and there is no appetite for a referendum or even the idea of independence. 
Prince Vinther and I have been touring this state over the past few months. Visiting hospitals, schools, nurseries, factories and the like. The Duke has remarked many a time how his people, our people, us, never give in and are stone age hard workers. We don't give in when the going gets tough. That is where we lie in the Empire. Strong, energetic and motivated. The future of Falleeentium lies within that, too, and that is an overwhelming factor of life. We will only and can only advance as a single body, working with common goals and shared values. Cutting any part of the rope off leaves it that bit smaller, unable to lock, unable to tie. I don't want that - you don't want that - no one wants that.
Let me be clear. I will veto any and all attempts to strangle the Falleen and Tapanuan people. Do not force my hand. Keep on track. Keep on agenda. Do what you've been elected to do. And not one party here has been elected to raise the issue of independence.
Tapanuo was a founding state of the Empire and will remain as an Empire for as long as it lasts. It is in our interests. It is in the people's interests. Bolster our efforts, remain strong and continue to build.
Don't become spewed, however. There is work to be done and a people to save. So long as there is a person on our streets, a child without food, a worker without protection, we must work our hearts out to provide for our people. That is where our hearts must lie. That is where I must put my efforts. This evening I will chair a meeting with my Cabinet and discuss what my government is doing to further the agenda and make Tapanuo a state where everyone can get along and succeed.
Deputies. Remember your duty. Remember your pledge."
Category:The Imperial Constitution