>"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... Lorin stayed quiet during this exchange-merely observing the politics at play. >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." "I will meet with my people and send you specifications within the next 3 days." _______________________________________________ Spacedock mailing list [email protected] http://mail.starbase1.org/mailman/listinfo/spacedock_starbase1.org
