The Rilmosék Kaiwrntumo Prta Reacts to the Rutanian SituationErnest Jlekai addressing reporters about the Rutanian terrorist attack.Before an audience of party loyalists and reporters, RKP leader, Ernest Jlekai publicly condemned the attacks that rocked Winthrop, Rutania. His famous cowboy hat was upon his head, and it would have almost appeared that he was preparing for a campaign rally. However, something was very different about this speech. There were no banners or slogans. It was all business.
"What has happened in Rutania is a despicable use of violence in order to have your voice heard," said the party leader today in his prepared remarks. "To have these terrorists attack the people of East Dovani, who are not only loyal Rutanians but active participants in their government, is a declaration of war upon Rutania and upon all states, like Jelbania, who are involved in the Axis."
The leader went on to praise the Axis for its involvement in maintaining peace between Hulstria and Rutania as the two nations have constantly pointed fingers at each other over who is responsible. "I personally applaud the leadership of the Axis, whom this party has great ties to, for their efforts in bringing a situation that threatens to worsen under control. However, we know that all word leaders must continue to do their part, and we call upon the leaders of Hulstria and Rutania to stick to the conference planned ahead of time to deal with these issues."
Mr. Jlekai then opened the floor to questions from reporters, one of whom asked if he believed that Rutania would leave the Axis. "I do not believe it would be in their best interest," said Jlelkai. "Rutanians need the Axis far more than the Axis needs Rutania. If Rutania does leave the Axis, rest asured, I will personally lobby in the House of Representatives for an embargo against Rutania and do everything that I, as a House member, can do to make sure Rutania feels the full wrath of abandoning the Axis."
Today's meeting resembled something very similar to the type of media conference that a head of state or head of government would have. Already, political opponents are calling Mr. Jlekai "too presumptive" that he or a coalition that supports him will win the November elections.