>"So we've got two stubborn races going against each other-nothing new. I
>just have to find a happy medium for them both. Concessions to both and
from
>both could go a long way."
>"If you can get them, sir. Anyway, the session will start in a few
>moments. There will be a bit of hurry up and wait, then they will settle
>in. Then you will be sworn in. From there, enjoy the ride, sir."
>"Joy upon joys Captain-politics at its finest. Thank you Captain."
>Lorin tried to slow his breathing, he was a tad anxious.
>Lorin entered the hearing room, one of several rooms the the Federation
Council had at it's disposal. >Inside the room Lorin saw what could be a
nerve wracking sight. A lone table with a pitcher of water >and a few
glasses in front of where the Starfleet Oversight Committee would be seated.
The room had >the air of a court martial or the room at the Academy where
oral exams were taken, and many a cadet >faced the annual grilling of a
panel of veteran officers. It was quite imposing.... {OOC: think
>committee hearings in Congress, or your local government hearing room}
>However, the room was not empty. There were a few aides making the final
preparations, and trio of >Ambassadors chatting behind the position where
the entire committee would be seated.
(ooc: does Lorin recognize any of the Ambassadors?)
Lorin stayed standing until the Committee sat-then he sad.
>Within a few moments, the Chair and the rest of the committee arrived, and
took their seats. The >meeting was about to begin.
>As the meeting was called to order, the Chair spoke.
>"Good afternoon, the Starfleet Oversight Committee of the Federation
Council is now in session. For >the record all members are present. The
purpose of this session is to discuss delevopments and the >current status
of R&D efforts within Starfleet. Admiral Lorin Renaud has been too kind to
come and >answer our questions. Master at Arms, please swear in the
witness."
>A Chief Petty Officer approached and swore Lorin in after having him state
his name and rank for the >record. He was now under oath.
>"Admiral Renaud, do you wish to make an openning statement at this time?",
asked the Chair.
"Federation Council Chair, Members and esteemed guests. Thank you for the
opportunity to speak with you. We are in a time of change. As seen in recent
news reports, we have been attacked at Spacedock as well as having an
attempt made on our Commander-In-Chief's life at the funeral of his son.
This should enrage all of us to take action to further protect our Member
worlds as well as ourselves. I believe my ideas for reforming R&D will
benefit us all if I am given the opportunity to do so. I pledge to work with
all of you to use our technology to benefit us all."
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