"I'm honored by the nomination." Puja responded, then standing to address the full assembly of delegates.
"When I served as the inaugural chair of the Phoenix Union, said organization was flourishing. I believe we can recapture that spirit again, but without the bureaucracy, infighting, and needless constrictions after constrictions that plagued the old Union and ultimately led to its downfall."
"This organization which we have built represents the true spirit of Craviter. It transcends the politics of this region and is stronger, freer, and more efficient than the Phoenix Union ever was. It is the best hope we have for all of us to build a better Craviter and do it right this time."
"I believe that with my experience in international leadership and diplomacy, I can make a First Secretary all of Craviter can be proud of, and a worthy successor to First Secretary Thrane." she continued, briefly smiling cordially at Teddy before turning back to the rest of the delegates.
"In that spirit, I accept the Equestrian Commonwealth's nomination and will stand for First Secretary."