Teixeira sworn in as Consul. Takes office Sunday.
The formal ceremony in the Camara took place during a special session of the legislature today. The formalities of the Oath of Consulship and ratification of the oath took place. Judite Teixeira will formally take office at 9am tomorrow following the signing of the Oath of Consulship. Teixeira, a former Assistant Minister is expected to unite the Conservative Party ahead of upcoming elections. The elections are expected to be a harsh win for the Conservatives who have seen their popularity begin to wane. Many expect the hardliner Teixeira to be able to wrestle back political control as well as to deliver on Party promises. She spoke to the Camara during a closed door portion of the session. However, a transcript is available at Camara.gov.mj. We have provided the transcript below. She will address the nation on Monday at 5:45pm.
"Fellow Madurans. I stand here- utterly humbled. While I cannot say with certainty that I will remain in this position following the election, I can promise that I will do my best to unite us under the common values of which Madurja is proud to embrace. The world is in an ever changing status. This has always been the case. Yet, we see now that it is doing so more rapidly than ever before. We must not lose our focus. We must weigh the future of our nation by first ensuring it is strong within. Reinforcing our values and morals is the path to take. Madurja faces many challenges. We must develop new and innovative plans to revitalize our economy. We must emphasize manufacturing while protecting agriculture and tourism. We must invest in schools and services without snapping our budget and bringing new taxes to those who cannot afford it. While I sit in this solemn office, that of Consul, I ask that parties focus on common ground. I will not compromise on national values of family, morality, and citizenship. These foundations are strong and will remain. There is much work to be done.
Internationally, we see the clouds gathering. Nations play their games of checkers and chess in the most blatant of ways. The Long Sea is rapidly becoming a point of contention after decades of peace and maritime freedom. We will not see it turned into some private lake for some. It will remain an open passage. With threats come opportunities. Consul Dimasio, without question, was right to hear out the proposition of a Gallian Union. We have two ears and one mouth- we must listen twice as much as we speak. However, such a union should never have been seriously considered following what we learned of it. I vow that Madurja will enter into no such agreement where our sovereignty is at risk of being drained. Madurja will, as it always had in modern times, work with our neighbors and international partners. Doing so, is of the highest priority.
Madurja's future is bright. Despite our challenges, we have an extremely strong agricultural sector, an explosive tourism industry, and our natural gas production is at an all time high. Madurja has an educated and well mannered populace. There is nothing that we cannot accomplish. Join me in defending Maduran principles. If we do this, we will surely be acting for the Greater Glory of God. Thank you"
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The formal ceremony in the Camara took place during a special session of the legislature today. The formalities of the Oath of Consulship and ratification of the oath took place. Judite Teixeira will formally take office at 9am tomorrow following the signing of the Oath of Consulship. Teixeira, a former Assistant Minister is expected to unite the Conservative Party ahead of upcoming elections. The elections are expected to be a harsh win for the Conservatives who have seen their popularity begin to wane. Many expect the hardliner Teixeira to be able to wrestle back political control as well as to deliver on Party promises. She spoke to the Camara during a closed door portion of the session. However, a transcript is available at Camara.gov.mj. We have provided the transcript below. She will address the nation on Monday at 5:45pm.
"Fellow Madurans. I stand here- utterly humbled. While I cannot say with certainty that I will remain in this position following the election, I can promise that I will do my best to unite us under the common values of which Madurja is proud to embrace. The world is in an ever changing status. This has always been the case. Yet, we see now that it is doing so more rapidly than ever before. We must not lose our focus. We must weigh the future of our nation by first ensuring it is strong within. Reinforcing our values and morals is the path to take. Madurja faces many challenges. We must develop new and innovative plans to revitalize our economy. We must emphasize manufacturing while protecting agriculture and tourism. We must invest in schools and services without snapping our budget and bringing new taxes to those who cannot afford it. While I sit in this solemn office, that of Consul, I ask that parties focus on common ground. I will not compromise on national values of family, morality, and citizenship. These foundations are strong and will remain. There is much work to be done.
Internationally, we see the clouds gathering. Nations play their games of checkers and chess in the most blatant of ways. The Long Sea is rapidly becoming a point of contention after decades of peace and maritime freedom. We will not see it turned into some private lake for some. It will remain an open passage. With threats come opportunities. Consul Dimasio, without question, was right to hear out the proposition of a Gallian Union. We have two ears and one mouth- we must listen twice as much as we speak. However, such a union should never have been seriously considered following what we learned of it. I vow that Madurja will enter into no such agreement where our sovereignty is at risk of being drained. Madurja will, as it always had in modern times, work with our neighbors and international partners. Doing so, is of the highest priority.
Madurja's future is bright. Despite our challenges, we have an extremely strong agricultural sector, an explosive tourism industry, and our natural gas production is at an all time high. Madurja has an educated and well mannered populace. There is nothing that we cannot accomplish. Join me in defending Maduran principles. If we do this, we will surely be acting for the Greater Glory of God. Thank you"