Ian McDiarmid: Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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Quotes
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Count Dooku : I have good news for you, my lord. War has begun.
Darth Sidious : Excellent. Everything is going as planned.
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Palpatine : It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling. I love democracy. I love the Republic. Once this crisis has abated, I will lay down the powers you have given me!
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Palpatine : You don't need guidance, Anakin. In time, you will learn to trust your feelings. Then, you will be invincible. I have said it many times, you are the most gifted Jedi I have ever met.
Anakin : Thank you, Your Excellency.
Palpatine : I see you becoming the greatest of all the Jedi, Anakin. Even more powerful than Master Yoda.
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Palpatine : Master Jedi, may I suggest the Senator be placed under the protection of your graces.
Sen. Bail Organa : You really think that is a wise decision during these stressful times?
Padme : Chancellor, if I may comment, I do not believe...
Palpatine : The situation is that serious? Oh, but I do, Senator. I realize all too well that additional security might be disruptive for you, but... perhaps someone you're familiar with. An old friend, like... Master Kenobi.
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Palpatine : I will not let this Republic, which has stood for a thousand years, be split in two. My negotiations will not fail.
Mace Windu : If they do, you must realize there aren't enough Jedi to protect the Republic. We're keepers of the peace, not soldiers.
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Mas Amedda : This is a crisis. The Senate must vote to give the chancellor emergency powers. He can then approve the creation of an army without a vote.
Palpatine : But what senator would have the courage to propose such a radical amendment?
Mas Amedda : If only Senator Amidala where here.
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Count Dooku : The force is with us, Master Sidious.
Darth Sidious : Welcome home Lord Tyranus. You have done well.
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Palpatine : And as my first act with this new authority, I will create a grand army of the Republic to counter the increasing threats of the Separatists.
