The State of Smoya - Special Report
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USA Ambassador Gloria Valenzuela Defends Her Statements while President Bergmann Calls for Her Resignation
Following USA Ambassador Gloria Valenzuela's condemnation of President Bergmann's revamp of the Smoyan nuclear program, President Bergmann fired back and immediately denounced her "reactionary response" and suggested she should resign because of her lack of communication with the Department of Foreign Affairs beforehand. "The words of Ms. Valenzuela do not accurately reflect the will of the Smoyan people nor any belief on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs," firmly affirmed the President. In order to quicken the process of removing Ms. Valenzuela from her position, Mr. Bergmann has proposed an act of duty to the National Assembly that would legally remove Valenzuela from power and install a new ambassador, with the Assembly's approval of course.
Ms. Valenzuela defended her statements and denied any accusations of wrongdoing. "Ambassador protocol specifically says that before voting I must consult with the Department," she retorted earlier this morning. "I did not vote nor ask anyone to vote a particular way. I simply called for concerned nations to come to the table so that we can all discuss these events in a formal manner, rather than immediately finger-pointing and chipping at the foundations of international peace. Nevertheless, my own personal belief still stands that the President is in the wrong to rebuilt nuclear weapons and suggest that have a place in international diplomacy."
After reaching out to the Department of Foreign Affairs, no clear response has been given. Secretary Alaina Anwar, a staunch supporter of Mr. Bergmann's belief that Smoya should maintain its status a global leader, has not yet publicly come out with a statement to convey the stance of her department. However, she did say that "nobody's words should be interpreted as a formal representation of the Department of Foreign Affairs," hinting that the department is yet to declare its position in the matter.
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