Kalistan for C Visits Kirlawa
Ambassador Bennots-Gates "Nonplussed" at Baltusian Mudslinging, Mobilization rumorsMarch 21, 4104
Indrala City Merkan KirlawaAmbassador Bennots-Gates speaking to an aide ahead of a Speech in the Capital Grounds, where she was informed of rumors of Baltusian troop mobilizationThe Kalistan for C delegation swung through the Republic of Kirlawa last week as it continues its tour or Artania. Ambassadors Machado and Bennots-Gates met with local supporters and ensured them that Kalistan was not under threat from Baltusia. It would seem that a whisper campaign has begun and has been repeated at several stops that Baltusia is once more amassing troops along Kalistan's southern border. Ambassador Bennots addressed these rumors publicly in her speech last Saturday. Below is a transcript:
"People and Friends of Kirlawa,
My colleague, Ambassador Machado, and I wish to thank you for such a wonderful reception earlier. We are so happy to have the opportunity to visit Kirlawa at long last. This is a beautiful country, and everyone we have met has shown us love and care which has seldom been matched on this long trip. So thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. I should not be surprised- Long have our two nations enjoyed close ties. Kirlawa has worked with Kalistan on a number of important issues dealing with international peace, economic and cultural development, and mutual affinity. We greatly thank you and your fine government for their support as we continue to stand for Seat C in the World Congress Security Council. We have bonded over mutual ties in the Society of the Brethren, and we look forward to many more years of friendship and shared interests.
Recently, many troubling rumors have been brought to the attention of this campaign, and I would be greatly remiss if I did not address them, here for you, our Friends, as well as for the International Press who is gathered behind you. You may have heard rumors of Baltusia building up troops along our borders. I want to assure you, this is not true. Though their campaign has explicitly threatened our nation over this nomination bid--- I know. I know, it is true, we just read about their threats last week, declaring that we will, what were their words? "pay for this violation" I think their delegation said... Yes, I know- this is indeed quite scandalous... [at this point, the booing of the crowd could be seen to be preventing the Ambassador from continuing. -ed.] Friends, please. Booing Baltusia, while they may be an easy target, is no solution: we hope to focus on the issues at hand. I'm just as nonplussed as you, I can assure you.
To my point, we wish to assure the world that we have absolutely no evidence, whatsoever, that the rumors which have been widely circulated, concerning the Baltusian build up of troops along our Border over a propaganda hit piece penned by one of their diplomats, are absolutely unsubstantiated. We--- [the Crowd can be heard to express its displeasure, and the Ambassador turned from the mic to speak to one of her aides briefly. -ed.] Friends, we have no evidence that Baltusia is engaged in anything of the sort. Now. I would like to say that Baltusia and Kalistan are at peace, a peace based on a Kalistani-proposed (I might add) treaty which ensures that any movement of Baltusian troops along the borders would be preceded by an abrogation of this agreement by Baltusia. To date, I can assure you that my government has received no such notice, and none of our intelligence indicates any sort of troops movements.
But we wonder more at the sources of these unsubstantiated rumors- Kalistan for C aims at promoting the positive aspects of Kalistan to the World. As you well know here in Kirlawa, we engage in progressive relationships with our friends. We promote a positive message of peace for not only Northern Selaya, but also for all nations of the world. If there was therefore a source of the rumors, it must also come from the same source which brought you the libel of Mr. Gray. I-- Comrades, Please--- I 'm sure he's an honorable--- Comrades--- Yes, yes, I know... Yes... [a member of the audience yells something inaudible to the Ambassador. -ed.] Well, that's what HE says, isn't it? [a massive cheer goes up from the crowd. -ed]
Lovely. Look- if you want peace, if you want friendship, if you want good trade, fair trade, honest trade, If you want a secure globe, one that is backed up by a firm commitment to helping you meet your interests in the world, you can't do better than Kalistan for C. We are supported by so many wonderful people, so many great countries. We think we can bring you the sort of leadership that you expect in the Security Council. I know Kirlawa is already with us, and we're with you! Brothers and Sisters, and I say that because it is true... together we can walk into a new dawn, one which is not defined by petty squabbles and rumor mongering. One that is instead defined by equality and peace for all people in the globe. One that is defined by freedom to live the sort of life we all want to live, where nobody goes hungry, nobody is left out in the cold, nobody lives in ignorance... I may not have been born to a working family- My family's name is more than 1500 years old, and we have been close to the center of Kalistani Politics for most of that time. But I promise one thing- if Kalistan is put, by YOUR votes into seat C, I promise that I will work every single day to keep your trust in my country. I will work my heart out to make sure you, and every other country who supports us, do not regret your vote. It is time, Kalistan for C!"
The Ambassador left the stage to a deafening roar from the massive crowd gathered to hear her speak. At the end of the stage, she took a moment to wave at the crowd, and then disappeared backstage. Needless to say, this stop was certainly one of the more raucous and well attended, but there is no doubt that the Ambassadors have put to rest any doubt that Kalistan is in this race to win, whatever chicanery Baltusia is engaged in.