The Senate Chamber: Make the Senate Great Again

[Eredion]

Foreign Affairs: Aye
Health & Labour: Aye
Education & Community Affairs: Aye

[The Tiber and Wisdom]

Foreign Affairs: Nay
Health & Labour: Nay
Education & Community Affairs: Aye

[Hindia Belanda]

Foreign Affairs: Aye
Health & Labour: Nay
Education & Community Affairs: Aye

[The United people of AlexLand]

Foreign Affairs: Aye
Health & Labour:Nay
Education & Community Affairs: Aye

[Darmen]

Foreign Affairs: Aye
Health & Labour: Nay
Education & Community Affairs: Aye

[Roosevetania]

Foreign Affairs: Aye
Health & Labour: Aye
Education & Community Affairs: Aye

[Zurkerx]

Foreign Affairs: Aye
Health & Labour: Nay
Education & Community Affairs: Aye

[Okstovskaya]

Foreign Affairs: Aye
Health & Labour: Aye
Education & Community Affairs: Aye

[The Saint James Islands]

No to all

[The Nation of the People of the Nation]

Foreign Affairs: Aye
Health & Labour: Aye
Education & Community Affairs: Aye

[FreYhill]

"Order! With 24 AYES, 3 NOES and 0 ABSTAINS, the Senate confirms Argentarino as the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. The Senate also confirms Atlantica as the Secretary of Health and Labour with 16 AYES, 11 NOES and 0 ABSTAINS. The Senate has also voted to confirm Aurélia Santos as the Secretary of Education and Community Affairs with 25 AYES, 2 NOES and 0 ABSTAINS." Emanuel then hit his gavel two times.

[Collatis]

"Mister President, I move to begin debate on the nominations for Secretary of Finance and Economic Development (Akash Gach [Mollary]), Secretary of Public Works (Malgrave), and Secretary of the Environment (Eshan)."

[Roosevetania]

Ritesh Bell claps for all three cabinet members.

EDIT: A ninja randomly entered the chamber right before Bell started applauding.

[FreYhill]

"So Ordered. Debate on Secretary of Finance and Economic Development (Akash Gach [Mollary]), Secretary of Public Works (Malgrave), and Secretary of the Environment (Eshan) shall occur for the next 24 Hours." Emanuel hit his gavel ten times for the memes.

[Ethane]

''I highly recommend the nominated Secretary of the Environment. They are a solid individual who cares deeply about the environment and would be a great addition to this administration. I have no qualms against the nomination of [Eshan], and I highly recommend that everyone votes in favour of the nominee.''

[The Sarian]

"Mr President, were my ears deceiving me or did the previous speaker, honourable as he may be, just rise to commend someone to this Senate solely based on the fact that they care about the environment?"

[Malgrave]

"Mister President, I move to begin debate on the nominations for Secretary of Finance and Economic Development (Akash Gach [Mollary]), Secretary of Public Works (Malgrave), and Secretary of the Environment (Eshan)."

[Ethane]

''Mr President, not only did I also commend the nominee for caring about the environment because this is a major part of their job as the Secretary of the Environment, but I also commended them on being a 'solid individual' and that they would be 'a great addition to this administration.

However, if the right honourable member before me does desire me to read out this long list of reasons why the nominee would be ideal for the Secretary of the Environment, then by all means, I can read it out if you wish.''

Alexander Barrowdale unrolls the scroll in his hand, which is about 10 metres in length and with very small font.

[The Sarian]

''Mr President, not only did I also commend the nominee for caring about the environment because this is a major part of their job as the Secretary of the Environment, but I also commended them on being a 'solid individual' and that they would be 'a great addition to this administration.

However, if the right honourable member before me does desire me to read out this long list of reasons why the nominee would be ideal for the Secretary of the Environment, then by all means, I can read it out if you wish.''

Alexander Barrowdale unrolls the scroll in his hand, which is about 10 metres in length and with very small font.

"I think it would entertain and inform the house immensely if the Honourable Member would read that scroll in its entirety."

[Ethane]

''Considering the nominee is running for the the role of Secretary of the Environment, you would expect him to be caring for the environment and have decent environmental policies. This is something that the nominee certainly does have, addressing in a press release that they will ‘’fight to further [the] interests [of]... environmental protection, nature advocacy, and renewable energies.

The nominee also believes in science. Denying climate change is effectively denying science, and considering the nominee in question holds the belief that ‘both human beings and carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) are primary contributors to the acceleration of climate change’, they does position himself as an ideal candidate for the role unlike certain members and countries who believe climate change is a hoax.

In a second, I will list a small number of the policies which the nominee in question would seek to put in place once approved by the honourable members of this chamber. The policies the nominee has proposed provide evidence to show why they should be appointed by this very Senate, as it shows a deep understanding about how our environment and ecosystem functions, and the measures we need to take to protect our environment before climate change gets to the stage where it becomes irreversible and causes damage to our beautiful planet beyond belief.

The nominee would provide funding for the protection and regeneration of Ferñao's natural areas
They would also institute a national renewable energy standard.
The nominee would also seek foreign investment in our nations green energy and renewable industries.
Additionally, they would seek to pass legislation outlawing private construction on areas of rich natural diversity.
Furthermore, they would devote more funding for the creation of large public green projects to employing our citizens in the creation of stronger ties between out people and the natural world
On top of this, the nominee in question would ensure all national parks, protected areas, and services are under public jurisdiction.
Significantly, the nominee would also greatly increase the amount of national parks and protected areas.
The nominee would also seek to address pollution by passing strict factory emission standards
Introduce legislation that limits on fishing to prevent the exploitation of a resource that has given our people life since our first day.
Additionally, the nominee would greatly increase national recycling levels and institute national 'made from recyclable' standards.
They would also ensure all public and private works projects are certifiable in several facets of green design and renewable energy consumption.
Furthermore, the nominee would ensure all public roads are created with a minimum amount of recyclables.
They would also institute a national plastic bag tax to greatly reduce one of the biggest common polluting items.
The nominee would seek to set progressive minimum efficiency standards for the automobiles in our nation.
Additionally, they would greatly increase the government incentivization of renewable energy.
Furthermore, they would provide funding for citizen microgeneration of energy.

This is a list of policies which the nominee has proposed themselves, and even without going into more detail on these policies or on their personal characteristics and suitability to the role, there is already enough evidence to suggest that they would be perfect for the role of Secretary of the Environment.

These are a set of well thought-out, well planned policies, showing an educated and determined character who is set, as soon as they are appointed by this chamber, it get cracking immediately for the best of the country, rather than some members of this chamber who would rather me spend a ridiculous amount of time reading out this list. However, as they have requested, I will crack on considering how important my opinion of said nominee seems to be to them.

Let us take these policies one by one to examine why the nominee should be agreed to by this chamber.

Firstly, the nominee would provide funding for the protection and regeneration of Ferñao's natural areas. The quality of our glorious nation’s natural areas is vital to the wellbeing of the citizens of this nation, as well as ensuring that this nation is a hospitable place for all varieties of wildlife which share this very land with us, whom we must not neglect. Some of our nation’s natural areas, especially after our recent past, have been left in awful conditions, and it is of paramount importance that we go about restoring them to their former beauty. Not only is this important for the diversity of the wildlife that inhabits our nation, but it also leaves our nation in a more glorious state, and a beautiful and attractive place for tourists to visit. The regeneration of Ferñao's natural areas is vital in our philosophy and outlook, and so whoever takes this position should be prioritising such action.

They would also institute a national renewable energy standard. A candidate doing proposing such policies is a candidate I believe everyone should be looking to endorse. This would ensure that a certain % of our energy comes from renewables, further moving us towards sustainable methods of producing energy which don’t destroy our beautiful environment.

The nominee would also seek foreign investment in our nations green energy and renewable industries. Considering the green energy industry is the fastest growing energy industry in the world currently, especially solar, it is of paramount importance that we seek to revolutionise our energy generation as well. Not only would we have the cutting edge of new green energy technologies if we were able to secure foreign investment in this industry, but we would also be able to make the energy more sustainable and affordable for the everyday citizen, while saving the planet from climate change, which is one of the greatest threats to humanity currently.

Additionally, they would seek to pass legislation outlawing private construction on areas of rich natural diversity. Private companies have been known to show a complete disregard for the environment, and I am sure that if some of the other honourable members from the other party were in charge of this government, there probably would be a free-for-all on building on habitats which we should be seeking to protect. However, this nominee is ideal for the role of Secretary of the Environment as they would seek to protect lands with rich natural diversity, therefore protecting vital habitats which would be destroyed without protection from abusive companies. It is vital that any Secretary of the Environment would seek to protect the environment, as the environment is a very important aspect of every nation for its wellbeing and health, as well as its natural diversity.

Furthermore, they would devote more funding for the creation of large public green projects to employing our citizens in the creation of stronger ties between our people and the natural world. Not only would a project like this, which makes the nominee perfect for the role of Secretary of the Environment, employ a number of citizens who may be struggling, therefore providing an aid to those less well off, who a certain party would likely just ignore, a project like this would also revitalise areas of our nation devoid of natural beauty because of our history, and would also prove a valuable educational tool for children to learn to connect again with nature - a vitally important part of every human which often is neglected.

On top of this, the nominee in question would ensure all national parks, protected areas, and services are under public jurisdiction. It is vital they are under public jurisdiction, otherwise they are open to abuse from private companies and to limited building projects, which would destroy naturally diverse landscapes which form part of the beauty of our glorious nation. Therefore, the nominee is commendable for the position of Secretary of the Environment because they would seek to ensure that national parks and protected areas are actually protected rather than open to certain abuses which could occur through loopholes. Public ownership means the decision is given back to the public from the companies, and that is always best for a nation.

The nominee would also seek to address pollution by passing strict factory emission standards. This is one of the most poignant reasons as to why the nominee should be approved by this chamber. Pollution is one of the most deadly problems facing not just this nation, but nations around the world. From the smog in China to the unseen pollutants in the air from factories and other sources of pollutants, the very air we are breathing is dangerous for us. By seeking to implement limitations on factory emissions, the nominee would be making our airs safer and cleaner, and protecting the earth itself from the deadly damage that climate change will cause if no action is taken to prevent it. Many other nominees for a position like this would not be so politically stout in their policies, but the policies proposed by this nominee show an expertise and deep passion in the area, and one that we as a government should seek to exploit in the role of Secretary of the Environment.

Introduce legislation that limits on fishing to prevent the exploitation of a resource that has given our people life since our first day. Overfishing is a major issue. Companies overfish the seas, which leads to a decreasing population of fish and therefore higher prices as less fish are caught. Seeking to limit fishing would mean that we can farm fish sustainably, seeking to protect a foodsource which is so vital to us and to our wellbeing so that we may be able to be sourced with fish for years to come. This nominee has shown themselves to offer credible policies to prevent the exploitation of the seas and fish for commercial gain while not thinking about long-term sustainability, and is therefore ideal for the role of Secretary of the Environment, because they are not afraid to stand up against big business interests to protect the interests of the nation and the people of our glorious nation.

Additionally, the nominee would greatly increase national recycling levels and institute national 'made from recyclable' standards. The policies of this nominee are all about sustainability, and that is a key point which every nominee to the Secretary of the Environment position should hold: we should be looking at making everything more sustainable, thinking about the long-term rather than the short-term. Recycling is one way of ensuring sustainability, not just in terms of our ability to reuse used items to create new ones, but also in terms of the land it saves which would have, in alternative circumstance, been used for landfill sites, which are a scourge on any nation and a blight on the landscape and natural beauty of a nation.

They would also ensure all public and private works projects are certifiable in several facets of green design and renewable energy consumption. The expertise of the nominee in this field is further shown through their reforms on works projects. Ensuring that public and private works meet a certain green standard ensures that we are best able as a nation to fight against environmental damage and climate change. These reforms seek to better our nation, and make the nominee perfect for the job.

Furthermore, the nominee would ensure all public roads are created with a minimum amount of recyclables. Putting a minimum level of recyclables needed, as the nominee has proposed, ensures that the resources we use, which are finite, are sustainably maintained so that future generations can continue to use these resources. Without a minimum level of recyclables as proposed, we would very quickly see ourselves running out of resources with no alternative, so to institute such a policy before it is too late is what any Secretary of the Environment should be seeking to be doing.

They would also institute a national plastic bag tax to greatly reduce one of the biggest common polluting items. Plastics are one of the worst pollutants ever, and seeking to deal with them, as this nominee does through their proposed policies, is a savvy idea and would benefit the nation. I’m sure that as you’ve been walking through our towns and cities, you have seen loose plastic bags flying around where they have just been left in the middle of the street. Did you know that every single piece of plastic ever made still exists. None of it has decomposed, nor will it have for many many many years. A plastic bag tax is an idea which is wise and works effectively, as has been shown in the UK, and should be one that we should be imposing, hence why the policies of the nominee make them an ideal appointment to the Secretary of the Environment.
The nominee would seek to set progressive minimum efficiency standards for the automobiles in our nation. A policy like this is wise, as it would ensure our automobiles are more sustainable and less toxic in terms of pollutants. The proposal by the nominee is one that should be implemented, hence why I will be supporting the nominee based on the policies proposed.

Additionally, they would greatly increase the government incentivization of renewable energy. As I have mentioned before, green energy is at the cutting edge of energy development in the developed and developing world, and is the fastest growing energy source (especially solar energy) out of them all. Incentivising in renewables would push us to the front of the sector, to the front of technological advancement, and would also go a long way to protecting our environment from the pollutants and greenhouse gases which are exacerbating climate change to a point where it will become irreversible. Therefore, I believe everyone should be supporting this nominee, because our nation believes in science, and I hope the honourable members of the other parties in this chamber do so too.

Furthermore, they would provide funding for citizen microgeneration of energy. Giving power to the people to some extent, especially in terms of costly things such as energy, is a great method to take, although with government support in areas. The provision of government funding to aid citizens in developing their own green energy sources is a policy matched in not many places elsewhere, but would seek to revolutionise our energy market, taking the power out of the hands of the big corporations and into the hands of the little guys. Any nominee prepared to do this and to aid the normal citizens of our glorious nation who elected us in developing their own energy sources should be one we approve very easily, and anyone who doesn’t agree with this should tell the electorate about why you refused to approve the nominee who would provide funding for the electorate to develop and build their own energy sources.

Going into detail about this policies further evidences the obvious outcome: that we should be appointing this nominee to the office of Secretary of the Environment.

However, now I will take a look at the characteristics and personality of the nominee in question to further show why we should be approving the nominee.

This nominee is very able in their work. They hold a very deep and profound awareness of the issues which face the nation in terms of the environment and climate change, and through their policies they seek to prevent any problems developing to a worse, irreversible situation.
The nominee is very adept, and knows the intricacies of the issue of the environment and all the factors that fall under it. They work hard at their job, whatever tests may be put to them, and strive to achieve the very best and nothing less that the very best. Because of this, they would be an ideal nominee as they would strive to achieve the very best for this glorious nation, and would work as hard as they possibly could in the role of Secretary of the Environment.

The nominee is an effective administrator, which is a key skill needed as a Secretary of an executive department of government. His ability to organise and adapt in the face of troubles makes him an ideal person to fill the role of Secretary of the Environment.
The nominee is a strong advocate for environmental protections and protecting the earth from the evils of climate change, which makes him an ideal candidate to stand up and protect our planet and our lands, and therefore should be approved by this chamber as Secretary of the Environment.

The nominee has a real strong authority to his persona, making him the perfect character for an administrative role in the executive of this nation. His organisational skills would be a real asset as the Secretary of the Environment.

He believes in what he does, and so is really passionate and throws himself into the work he does. This makes him an ideal Secretary of the Environment as he would be passionately doing his work to the best of his ability, without faltering. His workaholic nature makes him perfect for this tough role in the executive government.

The nominee has been a champion of the environment all of his life, so he is an expert on the issues as he has been campaigning in and out of establishment politics for years. Therefore, he is an ideal candidate for Secretary of the Environment as he is knowledgeable about the issues facing the environment in this nation and is a real champion for the environment and the issues surrounding it.

The nominee is a collaborator and a companion to anyone who reaches out to work with him. The are compromising and kind in their nature, and so would be able to work with members of the same party and the opposite party to get things done, making them an ideal person for the role of Secretary of the Environment.

The nominee is a strong defender of nature and diverse habitats, and therefore is ideal for the role of Secretary of the Environment as they are invested in the cause and and the outcome, and are interested in actually fulfilling the role, which is to protect the environment amongst other things.

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The nominee in question is a genius in the field of environmental science, and this expertise in the subject will come in handy in progressing and forming a legislative agenda. This ability to get things done because of the knowledge that the nominee holds makes the nominee perfectly suitable for the office of Secretary of the Environment.

The Secretary of the Environment should be someone who will act as a guardian over the environment and natural landscapes of this nation to maintain the beauty of it, and maintain a diverse natural wildlife. This is what makes this nominee outstanding for the position - they are a guardian of the environment and have been passionate about nature all of their life. Their passionate nature on the topic ensures that they will put everything into their work if they are approved, which based on everything presented so far by me, should be.

The nominee in question is ideal for the office of Secretary of the Environment because they are a head person. They make decisions based on facts and figures, protecting the environment the best way, rather than letting emotions take over and pursuing impractical policy goals. This indicates they will be able to get things done, as they will stay realistic in their agenda and pursue an agenda they believe, with some pushing, will be able to pass.
The nominee is an intellectual person, and so is perfect for the role of Secretary of the Environment as they know the issues and the facts, and are able to make sound conclusions based on the evidence and then pursue legislation to solve the issues that have arisen without stress or worry, as they are a very level-headed person.

The nominee is an innovator, and so has the ability to push forward creative ideas in the environment and in legislation and policy, advancing what is best for the environment of our nation through new ideas and new methods, making them perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment.

The nominee is a leading figure on the issue of climate change and the environment, and so nominating them to the role of Secretary of the Environment would be nominating someone who knows what they’re doing and knows where to go right from the start of their tenure.

The nominee is a mediator, so is able to solve conflicts and come to an agreement on issues. This compromising nature makes the nominee ideal for the office of Secretary of the Environment, as they will be able to pursue the agenda or protecting the environment while working with others.

The nominee knows how to mitigate the problems of climate change and how to protect the environment, so approving this nominee to be Secretary of the Environment would be ideal as they are knowledgeable of the issues and actually care about saving the planet from destruction unlike some other honourable members in this chamber.

The nominee is a strong policy maker, and has the knowledge and expertise, as well as support, to formulate strong and sound policies to protect our environment, making them a perfect person to fill the role of Secretary of the Environment.

The nominee is a problem-solver, which makes them perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment. Their ability to keep a cool head when problems arise, like a natural or pollution disaster, means they are perfect for crisis management in the environment and perfect for this office.

The nominee works in a professional and slick manager, ensuring that all the problems are addressed. They will not bow down in the face of pressure, nor will they stand stubborn if there is no chance of them passing a certain piece of legislation. Therefore, they are perfect for the role of Secretary of the Environment as they are willing to push legislation, but not so far as to damage their own standing and not as far as to try to push through something that evidently won’t pass.

The nominee is a servant to the people, and works tirelessly to benefit the citizens of this nation and the environment of this nation. This makes them the perfect person for the role of Secretary of the Environment, as they will always be looking to put the nation’s citizens and the nation’s environment first.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment because of their specialism in environmental issues. Their specialist knowledge and deep interest int he environmental issues such as climate change and natural disasters facing this nation making them perfect for this office, as they already have the knowledge and now just need to get straight to implementing the policy itself.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as they are adaptable. Their ability to fit in to different situations and work with different people mean that they have all the qualities needed for the executive department, and to push through a legislative agenda while still being cooperative across the board.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as they are ambitious. They are willing to try their best to go as far as possible to protect the environment of this nation and work to enhance the natural wellbeing of this country.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as they are amiable. They are friendly and warm, and so are easily approachable to discuss policy ideas and agendas, building into a cooperative nature. The opinion polls likely agree with him.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as they are considerate. They are willing to listen to anyone’s science and fact based arguments, whatever party they may be, and use these arguments to formulate the policy agenda for their department.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as they are diligent. They are perseverant and work hard until the job is done, not giving up until they have succeeded. This shows the nominee will put in above and beyond what they are expected to do into their work to best serve the people of this glorious nation.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as at times when it is needed, they can assert their authority and be frank with people. This is especially useful in times of environmental crisis, like all the time unless this nominee is approved by this body, but also to assert their authority over a policy agenda.

The nominee is also to some extent impartial, or at least unbiased. While they do hold views on environmental policy, they are willing to listen to others before formulating their own policy decision, making them a perfect candidate for the office of Secretary of the Environment.
The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as they are intuitive. When a decision needs making, they are able to make it, ensuring the efficiency of the department if, and they should be, they are approved.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment because they are persistent. They will not give up until the task at hand is complete, and they will keep on trying and trying, using different measures, until the goal is complete, unless they do view the job as completely hopeless.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as they are practical. Their policies are not some crazy ideas but ideas grounded in responsibility and sound theory, ensuring that all the policies are achievable

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as they are rational. Their rationality in decision making allows them to listen to all the arguments and make a judgement based on all the arguments based in scientific theory as to which policy agenda to pursue. This also links into their adaptability to scenarios and different situations.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as they are reliable. They are trustworthy and dependable, you can always rely on them to get things done.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as the are resourceful. They are creative and take full advantage of all the tools they have around them to pursue and follow-through a legislative agenda to protect the environment. The nominee’s ability to see solutions that others cannot see makes him the perfect candidate for the role.

The nominee is perfect for the office of Secretary of the Environment as they are sensible. They are clear-thinking and reasonable, and all their policy decisions are based on facts and sound advice from other experts in the field other than just themself.''

Alexander Barrowdale rubs his hands together in glee.

''I thank you, Mr. President., for allowing me to fulfil the request of the honourable member of this body that spoke before me. I just hope now that they actually have something to contribute to the debate, rather than allowing everyone else to do all the work for them.''

[Tectonix]

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"Hear hear!"

[Roosevetania]

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"Hear, hear!'

[Collatis]

David applauds.

[United City States of Oceania]

David applauds.

Bill applauds with him

[The Sarian]

Priscilla sits in her seat, evidently shocked, and begins to clap slowly.