:37:11
I wasn't the youngest queen
ever elected...
:37:14
but now that I think back on it,
I'm not sure I was old enough.
:37:17
I'm not sure I was ready.
:37:19
The people you served
thought you did a good job.
:37:22
I heard they even tried
to amend the constitution...
:37:24
so you could stay in offiice.
:37:26
I was relieved
when my two terms were up.
:37:29
But when the queen asked me
to serve as senator...
:37:32
I couldn't refuse her.
:37:34
I agree with her.
I think the Republic needs you.
:37:40
I'm glad that you chose to serve.
:37:48
If the senate votes to create an army,
it's sure to push us into a civil war.
:37:52
It's unthinkable!
:37:54
There hasn't been a full-scale war
since the formation of the Republic.
:37:57
Do you see any way
through negotiations...
:38:00
to bring the separatists
back into the Republic?
:38:02
Not if they feel threatened.
:38:04
They'll turn to the Trade Federations
or the Commerce Guilds for help.
:38:07
It's outrageous...
:38:09
but after four trials
in the Supreme Court...
:38:12
Nute Gunray is still the viceroy
of the Trade Federation.
:38:15
I fear the senate is powerless
to resolve this crisis.
:38:21
We must keep our faith
in the Republic.
:38:30
The day we stop believing democracy
can work is the day we lose it.
:38:34
Let's pray that day never comes.
:38:37
In the meantime,
we must consider your own safety.
:38:40
What is your suggestion, Master Jedi?
:38:42
Anakin's not a Jedi yet.
He's still a Padawan learner.
:38:46
- But I was thinking...
- Hold on a minute.
:38:47
Excuse me.
:38:49
I was thinking I would stay
in the lake country.
:38:51
There are some places up there
that are very isolated.
:38:53
Excuse me. I'm in charge
of security here, milady.
:38:57
And this is my home. I know it
very well. That is why we're here.