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A Stirring In the Senate
Cut from the finished film was a subplot involving Padmé, Bail Organa, Mon Mothma and many other Senators who had become wary of Chancellor Palpatine's sweeping political changes during the Clone Wars.
Together they formed the "Delegation of 2000", Senators united in their stance against Palpatine's conduct. The Delegation planned to present Palpatine with a petition formally requesting he return his emergency powers to the Senate following the resolution of the war.
The meeting in Bail's office was the first scene in the rebellion subplot. Among the topics discussed in this scene are Palpatine's recent appointment of Regional Governors and the feeling that Palpatine has become a Dictator. Bail Organa also reveals his intent to form an "organization".
Below is the excerpt from the "ROTS Illustrated Screenplay" E-book...
81 INT. CORUSCANT - BAIL ORGANA'S OFFICE - DAY
PADMÉ, BAIL ORGANA, and SENATORS MON MOTHMA, FANG ZAR,
TERR TANEEL, and GIDDEAN DANU sit in Senator Organa's office.
BAIL ORGANA
Now that he has control of the Jedi Council, the Chancellor has appointed Governors to
oversee all star systems in the Republic.
FANG ZAR
When did this happen?
BAIL ORGANA
The decree was posted this morning.
PADMÉ
Do you think he will dismantle the Senate?
MON MOTHMA
Why bother? As a practical matter, the Senate no longer exists.
GIDDEAN DANU
The constitution is in shreds. Amendment after amendment... executive directives, sometimes a dozen in one day.
BAIL ORGANA
We can't let a thousand years of democracy disappear without a fight.
EVERYONE looks at each other, a little worried at the implications of what was just said.
TERR TANEEL
What are you suggesting?
BAIL ORGANA
I appologize. I didn't mean to sound like a Separatist.
MON MOTHMA
We are not Separatists trying to leave the Republic. We are loyalists, trying to preserve democracy in the Republic.
BAIL ORGANA
It has become increasingly clear to many of us that the Chancellor has become an enemy of democracy.
PADMÉ
I can't believe it has come to this! Chancellor Palpatine is one of my oldest advisors. He served as my Ambassador when I was Queen.
GIDDEAN DANU
Senator, I fear you underestimate the amount of corruption that has taken hold in the Senate.
MON MOTHMA
The Chancellor has played the Senators well. They know where the power lies, and they will do whatever it
takes to share in it. Palpatine has become a dictator and we have helped him to do it.
BAIL ORGANA
We can't sit around debating any longer, we have decided to do what we can to stop it.
Senator Mon Mothma and I are putting together an organization...
PADMÉ
Say no more, Senator Organa. I understand. At this point, it's better to leave some things unsaid.
BAIL ORGANA
Yes, I agree and we must not discuss this with anyone, without everyone in this group agreeing.
MON MOTHMA
That means those closest to you...even family...no one can be told.
They ALL nod their heads. PADMÉ considers this for a moment.
PADMÉ
Agreed.
Sources:
-Illustrated Screenplay E-Book.
-ROTS DVD: Screencaps.
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