"Citizens of the Galaxy Alliance, I extend to you warmest greetings," Lishan Noryl says as his image appears on the viewer. He is seated behind a desk set just in front of a pair of windows that gives a striking view of the Bajoran countryside.
"This is a time of uncertainty for the Galaxy Alliance - a time when we are faced with the reappearance of our most lethal enemy, the Borg. This is a time when we must remember what we have learned through our former encounters, but we must do so with forward vision. Drastic measures, provided they do not violate the inalienable rights of our citizens, must be taken to assure that our homeworlds are kept safe. No one knows better than the Vulcans how devastating the destruction of a homeworld can be. Let us draw together now, with sufficient funding and support for Starfleet, to do what is necessary to keep our space and our homes safe from assimilation."
"Governor L'vralus of Beerax has expressed his concern with the Cardassians and Rihannsu moving further away from friendly relations. The fact of the matter is that our current diplomatic relations resemble the pre-warp status quo, a situation all sides have been living with for decades. Friendship is always a desirable state, but in uncertain times such as these, my most immediate concern will be to secure working relationships for mutual defense in the event of an invasion by the Borg or other similarly hostile force."
"Finally, even though there has been recent unexplained pirate activity, I believe it is only one factor contributing to the current economic malaise. Supporting civilian companies and traders and providing adequate patrols to ensure safe and expedient transport of goods and services will be the best way to combat economic stagnation."
"It is so very important for the past to inform our decisions about the future. It is important for us to be influenced by the strengths of former leaders, allowing their successes to inform our decisions to provide for even greater achievements in the future. It's time to move forward to new leadership. I will provide the type of leadership the Galaxy Alliance needs to address the many issues we face today. I ask for your support, and I ask for your vote. Let us stand strong, together."
Lishan Noryl
for Chancellor
