Prime Minister Lord Mountbatten had been listening to the debate on the Junker issue carry on for some time. Though he had taken a a stance on this issue very similar to Lord Grey's, the past few weeks he had spent as Prime Minister have forced him to see the bigger picture. He was reluctant to alienate the Junkers too much, since Bretonia had enough enemies without looking for more. Even so, there was still a real problem, and something needed to be done. To that end, Lord Mountbatten rose to address the House.
My Lords, all of you who have weighed in on the Junker issue have raised good points, and proposed good ideas for solving the problem. Yes, it is true that the Junkers have been known to support various pirate groups who have preyed on Her Majesty's shipping. On the other hand, though, they have provided an economic benefit by processing the scrap in the Southampton field and returning useful materials back into the Bretonian economy. In addition, us and the Junkers share a common enemy in Kusari. As it's been pointed out, therein lies a possible solution to the problem.
I propose that we send a diplomatic delegation to the Junker Congress. We should offer them support in their struggles against the Kusari, as well as allowing them to continue operations in Bretonia in exchange for ceasing their direct aid to our enemies. Should that fail, we will consider taking more drastic action, but I'm confident that hostile action against the Junkers will not prove necessary.
My Lords, I leave this issue in your capable hands.
Prime Minister Lord Mountbatten returned to his seat, and observed as the debate continued around him.
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