Confirmation Hearing: IBNU for Secretary of State (Confirmed)

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EXECUTIVE ORDER
to make provisions for the diligent conduct of foreign affairs

IBNU, of the state of Connecticut, is hereby nominated to be Secretary of State.

Blair was supposed to have opened this on day one, but as PPT I'll take a liberal interpretation of the rules where necessary.

The hearing shall last for no less than four days barring a UC motion.

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1. Do you support the G20's recently approved plan to impose a global corporation tax? Will you apply international pressure on Ireland and Hungary to join in the agreement?

2. How will you approach Israel and Palestine? Will you support renewed peace efforts after Israel's election this month?

3. Would you support a trade or military pact with our Pacific allies, such as India, Korea, and Japan, to counterbalance Chinese influence? In what other ways would you address rising PROC influence and human rights violations?

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There is no "United States" in the game and there was never, to my knowledge, a TPP or anything similar to it in the game.

I have to say that the nominee's answers so far give me great pause as to whether he is qualified, and this alleged record of inactivity certainly doesn't boost his credentials.

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I've seen the log in question. If it turns out to be a forgery, which appears to be the case, then the person responsible forfeits all public trust if discovered and I will move to amend the criminal code to include forgery.

IBNU, please tell the Senate whether any person offered you this job before the election.

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Thank you to the nominee for clarifying. Gotta say this continued pattern of deception, half-truths, and gaslighting is disappointing but not at all surprising given the source.

I will approach this nomination with an open mind, especially with the lack of people who want the job.

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What is the nominee's position on the status of the Kurds? Do you believe Atlasia has enough capital to forge an independent Kurdistan agreement or do you prefer protecting the Kurds' autonomy within their nations' borders?

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Sev deserves no trust from the Senators who represent voters who are staunchly opposed to him. This selection is in ill faith and is unqualified to hold the job. It is ultimately up to them to vote on it and I will make sure the voters remember which side they stand on.

Your dishonest accusations are not welcome here and any remaining goodwill you might have had is gone. If you'd like, we can trot this out on AFE so that people see what an even nastier bully you are, but the Senate will not be the place for this nonsense.

Just know you're not the only person capable of posting Discord screenshots.

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What is the nominee's stance on Indo-Pakistani relations and the dispute over Kashmir?

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I also, for the record, will be voting for the nominee (though I'd still appreciate an answer to my question just because). At the very least, I think IBNU deserves a chance. If it doesn't work out, someone else can be appointed instead, although as has been stated, the pool of qualified and willing candidates is very limited right now.

I also appreciate the GM hinting towards what his focus will be, foreign policy-wise, over this presidency. The GM and SOS need to have a great working relationship in order for this to be successful, and provided that both are present when necessary I think it will be. The NSC will also have a role.

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I would rather wait for IBNU to answer my question first.

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Thank you.

I am opening a final vote now but I will close it if an objection is raised. Senators, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

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Aye

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This nomination has enough votes to pass. Senators have 24 hours to change their vote.

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Vote in favor of confirming IBNU to Secretary of State:

For [10]: Scott, MB, KoopaDaQuick, Pericles, FalterinArc, OBD, Ishan, AGA, Talleyrand, Kuumo
Against [8]: Weatherboy, Spark, Jimmy7812, DeadPrez, DTC, Joseph Cao, txtransit, North Carolina Yankee

The nominee is confirmed.

I also want to apologize to Senator Cao for overlooking his post.