Friends, comrades, and countrymen, it is with an optimistic eye that I look forward to the future. Sanctuary has endured immense suffering in the last few months: we have suffered the horrors of enemy invasion, our previous ‘allies’ deserted us in our moment of need, many of our elected leaders, including two men in the most powerful position of authority in this settlement, have been assassinated, and Sanctuary appears ready to plunge into darkness and chaos. My friends, we have experienced great sorrow as we see those we care about fall to the encroaching shadow. I have lost many whose memories I cherish, just as you have, and I stand amongst you todark to say enough.
Enough pointless squabbling and bickering as our beloved settlement crumbles to dust. Enough power-mongering and calculated aid as our loved ones succumb to violence and death. Enough of the status quo!
Individualism and isolation are not the tools of a settlement with any interest in surviving. It is in the best interest of every man and woman in Sanctuary to unite against our common enemies, not fight amongst ourselves as those with dark intent circle and move in to attack! This election, I invite every intelligent, thoughtful person to come together and vote not as petty individuals with their own agendas, but as a unified settlement, ready to defend Sanctuary against all enemies and shout to the heavens that you want something better for your children!
I, Alistair Rousseau, intend to run for Council to make sure that the reforms and policies that are needed for a Utopian Sanctuary are enacted so that those of you who hunger may be fed, those who fear may be comforted, and those who yearn for a better tomorrow may have their dreams realized.