>Lorin smiled-this was a nice offer, "Sounds good to me Ambassador....we
>will now have the manpower resources, but to pay them?"
>More Terran interest...
>"Don't be so happy Admiral. My esteemed colleague from Rigel IV would like
nothing better than to put most of Starfleet's R&D dollar in the hands of
civilian contractors and research institutions, and he is not the only one.
Be careful for what you ask for, Admiral. You may just get it.", he said
with a disconcerting smile about his face.
"I will not do that sir. I will use Civilian folks only to supplement what
you authorize for me."
"And if you are not careful, that may be just what is authorized.", responded
the terran.
"I object to the characterization that the Terran Ambassador has made. I
formally protest to the Chair of this committee.", announced the rather
indignent Rigellan.
The Terran rolled his eyes. It was clear that there was not love lost between
the Ambassadors from Rigel and Terra.
"My apologies if I have offended you, Ambassador. However, I do believe that
my comment was not inaccurate.", answered a condescending Terran.
"Ambassador.....", answered the exasperated Rigellan...
Sharez banged the gavel. "Gentlebeings, may I please have some order. I
believe we are all here to ask questions of Admiral Renaud. Since we know he
has a busy schedule, perhaps we could focus a bit on that task." Sharez then
turned back to the Admiral. Since this type of facility could a be a boon to
the communities in which they are placed, I am assuming those worlds would be
willing to help with funding for facilities and personnel. That should help
with controlling graft." He glanced toward the human and Rigelian as he made
his point.
"Perhaps that could be balanced by taking proposals from interested worlds.
That could help with having the facilities built and maintained for us. It
would also mean that, in some instances, the facilities could already be
available." It was unsaid by the speaker that Tellar would be a beneificiary
of such an arrangement since they are heavily involved in research and
construction all ready.
"That's a good idea, Ambassador.", answered the Terran. "There would have to
be specifications for the facilities, and I am sure that we, the Committee,
would want to be sure that employment was open to all member worlds. To be
sure that the best qualified were selected."
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