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Padmé Addresses the Senate
In this deleted scene, there is a session in the Senate where the issue on creating an army for the Rebublic is being decided. Palpatine delivers the grim news that Amidala has been killed which fuels the army debate even futher. Eventually, Padme arrives much to the surprise of the Senate and expresses her protest against the creation of an army. This scene would have taken place following the assassination attempt on the landing pad.
DVD Info: This scene is one of the eight deleted scenes on the DVD. A lot of material has been left out for some reason however. The DVD's version of this scene does not include Palpatine's announcement of Padmé's assassination and his sombre speech about her. Or Padmé's surprise entrance and some arguing between the various Senators. Instead the scene begins with Palpatine's line: "negotiations are continuing with the separatists. Peace is our objective here... not war."
Below is the excerpt from the "Art of the Episode II" script. The blue text indicates the material not included on the DVD...
Scene 006- INTERIOR SENATE CHAMBER - DAY
MAS AMEDDA
Order! We shall have order! The motion
for the Republic to commission an army
takes precedent, and that is what we
will vote on at this time.
Everything quiets down. The AIDE disperses, and SUPREME CHANCELLOR PALPATINE steps to the podium.
PALPATINE
...My esteemed colleagues, excuse
me... I have just received some
tragic and disturbing news. Senator
Amidala of the Naboo system... Has
been assassinated!
There is a shock silence in the vast arena.
PALPATINE
This grievous blow is especially
personal to me. Before I became
Chancellor, I served Amidala when
she was Queen. She was a great
leader who fought for justice, not
only in this honorable assembly,
but also on her home planet. She
was so loved she could have been
elected queen for life. She
believed in public service, and
she fervently believed in
democracy. Her death is a great
loss to us all. We will all mourn
her as a relentless champion of
freedom... and as a dear friend.
There is a moment of silence. ASK AAK, the SENATOR of MALASTARE, moves his pod into the center of the arena.
SENATOR ASK AAK
How many more Senators will die
before this civil strife ends! We
must confront these rebels now,
and they need an army to do it.
A second pod moves into the center of the area with DARSANA, the
AMBASSADOR OF GLEE ANSELM.
DARSANA
Why weren't the Jedi able to stop
this assassination? We are no
longer safe, under their protection.
Senator ORN FREE TAA swings forward in his pod.
ORN FREE TAA
The Republic needs more security
now! Before it comes to war.
PALPATINE
Must I remind the Senator from
Malastare that negotiations are
continuing with the separatists.
Peace is our objective here... not
war.
The SENATORS yell pro and con. MAS AMEDDA tries to calm things down. SENATOR PADME AMIDALA, with CAPTAIN TYPHO, JAR JAR, and DORME, maneuvers her pod into the center of the vast arena.
PADMÉ
My noble colleagues, I concur with
the Supreme Chancellor. At all
costs, we do not want war!
The Senate goes quiet, then there is an outburst of cheering and
applause.
PALPATINE
It is with great surprise and
joy the chair recognizes the
Senator from Naboo, Padm� Amidala.
PADMÉ
Less than an hour ago, an
assassination attempt was made
against my life. One of my
bodyguards and six others were
ruthlessly and senselessly
murdered. I was the target but,
more importantly, I believe this
security measure before you, was
the target. I have led the
opposition to build an army... but
there is someone in this body who
will stop at nothing to assure it's
passage...
Many of the SENATORS boo and yell at SENATOR AMIDALA.
PADMÉ
I warn you, if you vote to create
this army, war will follow. I
have experienced the misery of war
first-hand; I do not wish to do it
again.
There is sporadic yelling for and against her statements.
PADMÉ
Wake up, Senators... you must wake
up! If you offer the separatists
violence, they can only show us
violence in return! Many will
lose their lives. All will lose
their freedom. This decision
could very well destroy the very
foundation of our great Republic.
I pray you do not let fear push
you into a disastrous decision.
Vote down this security measure,
which is nothing less than a
declaration of war! Does anyone
here want that? I cannot believe
they do.
There is an undercurrent of booing... and groaning. SENATOR ORN FREE TAA moves his pod next to AMIDALA.
ORN FREE TAA
My motion to defer the vote must
be dealt with first. That is the
rule of law.
AMIDALA looks angry and frustrated. PALPATINE gives her a sympathetic look.
PALPATINE
In view of the lateness of the hour
and the seriousness of this
motion, we will take up these
matters tomorrow. Until then, the
Senate stands adjourned.
The first pic depicts the dress Padmé would have worn during the Senate scene. The rest of the pics are screenshots from the DVD. Also of note is in Making of Episode II #6 "It's All Magic", Rob Coleman, one of the ILM animation directors acts out one of Darsana's lines. "We are no longer safe, under their protection."
Sources:
-Script from Art of Episode II book.
-starwars.com: Making of Ep2 #6 "It's All Magic"
-AOTC DVD: screencaps.
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