Kalistani Major History

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Kalistani Republic
President of the Republic outlines Kalistani Successes
Recent years have been ones of "many successes", says President, who also mentions tension
Kaliburg, Ananto District
June 12, 3984


President of the Republic, Poppy Smith Bennots, addressed the Assembly last week

Below is a transcript of the President of the Republic's recent speech to the National Assembly last week:

Friends.  We are called here together to review the stunning progress that the Republic has made in the last few years.  When I first earned the nomination of my Party, I offered to bring Kalistan to peace and prosperity.  We have met that challenge.  I promised that, despite the radical growth of the Society of the Brethren in Kalistan, we would maintain a secular society.  We have kept our word.  I promised that Kalistan would take its rightful place among nations, not as a supporter of underhanded diplomacy like piracy or terrorism, but as a Nation which can stand tall and proud, and be open and completely honest about what it does in our world.  And we have accomplished this.  Of course, the Government is not alone in our struggle for a better Kalistan, one that feeds and houses and employs our people in all sorts of meaningful work across the Republic and around the world.  We are joined by the People of Kalistan, and work toward 7 decades of unrivaled leadership in this Republic, with the help of the people.  At times like this, it is helpful to look back with the aide of a wide lens of History, to see what progress Kalistan has made.  The last few years have brought many successes, and development is on pace to exceed all expectations.

Without exception, the signature achievement of my administration thus far has been the rectification of Kalistan's armed forces.  The process is still on going, but we are in the second phase of the process right now, which is accruing a new fleet.  Kalistan is set to lead the world in acquisitions by regional powers.  And we are on pace to move further ahead in this arena, due to possible developments that will allow Kalistan to purchase vessels outright to add to our fleet.  Kalistan's cannon foundaries have developed a modular gun which will allow us to refit civilian ships for the defense of Kalistan, and sources inform me that they will be building larger and smaller varieties of this naval artillery for different sized ships, which may be both employed domestically and sold abroad to nations who find themselves in similar position of a virtual arms embargo while still needing a defensive naval force.

Meanwhile, Kalistan's National Petroleum Company has hit equilibrium production of petroleum which allows us to meet both domestic and foreign demand, and still add to our national petroleum reserves.  At the sustainable rate of extraction that Kalistan has established, our oil supply will last for centuries, guaranteeing generations of Kalistanis cheap energy.  In addition, we are currently working to design technology which allows us to siphon natural gas from both the petroleum reserves and from composted food stocks as part of the Kalistani Food Bank Program.  This Natural gas requisition program allows Kalistan to deliver clean burning energy to homes all across the Republic, and allows us to save money and resources.

We are also moving ahead with Kalistani Commerce.  During my administration, the port facility at Sulari, begun under my Predecessor, President Delgado was completed.  Port Elga now represents the most modern, most high capacity port facility in North East Selaya, and perhaps on the entire Anantanese Ocean.  From it, Kalistan has already boosted our imports and exports.  We are about to ink a deal which will make Kalistan-ODEN the chief supplier of mind and physiology altering substances to a large scale Corporate Distributor in Jelbania.  In addition, the Foreign Ministry informs us that Jakania is on course to ratify the ODEN treaty, joining Kalistan in widespread distribution and supply side efforts which will enhance Kalistan's national position.  We are not flippant when we say, it is truly a good time to be a drug dealer in the world.  And we proudly point out, that despite widescale efforts by various national governments to suppress and interdict our Cartel's efforts, the demand for drugs throughout the world has never been higher.  Drug sales are poised to surpass oil sales, and Kalistan is poised to be a primary beneficiary of that trend.

At home, we have completed the Nationalization process where several sectors have moved into Kalistan's national economy.  We have made energy and most necessities of life absolutely free for the population, undermining private firms' bargaining position, which uses starvation as a weapon against the legitimate interests of the People.  We have controlled housing, we have committed to environmentalism, we have struck a balance between economic growth, the need to industrialize, and the responsibility we must all share for the protection of our planet.  It seems to be working out for Kalistan.  We have maintained a 128 Billion Ruble annual surplus for decades now with low taxes and high productivity.  And all this for the small price of a percentage or two of GDP growth-  If we hit 0% growth in the economy, we are doing something right!

Friends, our success has not been unmittigated.  We are still harrassed at sea by the Indralan Dragon.  I am sure, the Indralan people are just like the Kalistani people.  It is even said that we share a common ancestor.  But the actions of the government of Indrala, for more than a year now, have served as a constant reminder that they believe Kalistan to be inferior.  That they believe that they can walk over us with impunity.  That they don't need to pay attention to Kalistan's legitimate concerns about our security as they bring the bulk of their navy ever closer to our homeland.  We see what Indrala is doing.  And tonight, I call upon all true citizens of Kalistan to prepare yourself and your family.  Indrala has made absolutely no efforts to resolve our concerns or even address them.  And so we must assume that they are planning to attack us, as appears to be their MO.  We of course must resist their invasion.  I do not suggest that anyone engages in violence.  But I would certainly identify a plan to escape, if you cannot or will not fight.  If you have relatives in another country, you may call them to reconnect with them, in case you need to flee.  Begin making plans to visit another nation and then to remain there for the duration.  For the people of Ananto, you must realize that you are especially vulnerable-  Identify a way off the Island and then make arrangements in case it is needed.  If Indrala continues to follow its current course, there will eventually be conflict and when it all happens, it will happen quickly, and without warning.  So make preparation.

And we are doing so as well.  I have asked Premier Estevez to place the Militia on High Alert.  I have also maintained a state of alert in the Regular forces, and will soon order the navy into hiding, since it is too weak to effectively square off against any possible Indralan force.  We will launch ten more LAFA packs to patrol the sea lanes, and while we hold our fire, we do not expect that Indrala will treat us with the same courtesy.  But if they come, we will be ready for them.

These times are fantastic times to live in.  It is probably best to be prepared by to not dwell on something which hasn't happened yet.  Kalistan is still in great shape As we move forward.  I thank you, the Assembly, and you the people for standing with the government during this difficult time.  Thank you for your efforts on behalf of our Republic!