Gillibrand: 'People have been denied their voice, we shall not forget them.'

POLITICO | In an address to the Chamber of Deputies, LabDem Deputy Leader Kirsten Gillibrand condemned the recent rejection of the "Falleen Approval of Dominions Act". The act would be the government's vessel to outline the federal position during impending exit negotiations with Hastiga and Veldunium. Here is an excerpt from her address:
Originally posted by Kirsten Gillibrand MP:Mr. Speaker, I would like to highlight once again a shameful facet of our current parliamentary system. A few weeks ago, this Chamber sent a simple non-binding advisory plebiscite with 73% support of elected MP's to be approved by the Senate. It would have been a chance for the people of this country to also let their opinion be known on an issue which directly affects them and the future of their country. It seems that the unelected representatives appointed by State governments are keen to grant specific groups a chance to speak out, as was the case with Velds, Hastigans and Jalbs, but the Falleen people as a whole are told to stay silent. 
Unfortunately, yesterday this bias against popular will has been proven once again. While members of this house overwhelmingly supported the measure, our peers in the Senate saw fit to go against the electorate. Although people have been denied their voice, Mr. Speaker, we shall not forget them. This government and all it's constituent parties shall hold true to their pledge to reject the notion of new dominions, crown vassals or however you'd like to call them. Polls are clear and one-sided on the subject, the people voted in droves for parties like mine who stood up for the integrity of the Federation and Empire. 
We look forward to starting the negotiating progress with the departing states, but as it has been made clear, the federal government shall act as the representative of Falleens during this process, and we shall stand strong to defend their interests in every possible way. We want a great relation with Hastiga and Veldunium would they continue to hold a desire for separation,but this can not come at the expense of the Falleen people. 
We assembled here today, are issuing a new decree, to be heard in every city, and in every hall of power. From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, it's going to be only;
Falleentium, first.*pause as applause rises from the government benches*Falleentium, first.
Any decision taken during these negotiations, and for the remainder of this government's term, will be made to benefit Falleen workers, and Falleen familes.
I yield, Mr. Speaker.
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