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Joining us now is Marion Keplinger, senior legal counsel for Torral Aggregate and … Suenath see— SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: .ē sen S.un’ath se T.or’al. t.ii Nya’t.ōng•’o se kyōhuitō se aoō’nu se T.or’al ue hue SaoHyūm. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): What’s that? MARION KEPLINGER: Sunáth introduced herself as a member of the House Torral, and specified that she holds the title of Director of Human Operations. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Ok, well, there’s limited time and a lot to cover, so I’m going to skip all further formalities. Real quick though, I noticed that insta-translation services were not provided for Ms. Suenath. I’d assume that’s because she’d prefer you to translate for her? SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: sya kuai lai. e yao nai pohyan .u pue”. MARION KEPLINGER: The Director understands us completely. Though I may need to take a few moments to clarify any cultural or political differences for her. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): And, seemingly, to speak for her too. MARION KEPLINGER: Technically, I’m speaking on behalf of Torral Aggregate. I would not presume to speak for Director Sunáth personally. If she does speak, I will quickly translate for everyone’s convenience. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): “If” she speaks? MARION KEPLINGER: Yes, I was responsible for Torral’s bid and am more than capable of answering the committee’s questions. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Very well. How long have you worked for Torral Aggregate, Miss Keplinger? MARION KEPLINGER: Just over two years. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Have you ever bid a government contract before this one? MARION KEPLINGER: No, Senator. This was my first. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): And Torral’s inaugural attempt as well, I see. Let me start by complimenting you, Miss Keplinger, on having your first ever bid accepted. Quite a momentous feat. MARION KEPLINGER: I will pass along your kind words to the entire team, as it would be improper for me to claim sole credit for this honor. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): An honor it is, but also the reason we’re all here today. Do you have any idea how many companies never receive a single UEE contract? MARION KEPLINGER: Not the exact number, no. I believe our research showed that less than 20% of companies that bid ever received one. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): And yet Torral Aggregate landed one on their first try. Why do you think that is? MARION KEPLINGER: Good question, but probably one best suited for High Command. After all, they selected our bid. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): We’ll get to that, but right now, I’m more interested in your thoughts on the matter, Ms. Keplinger. MARION KEPLINGER: Well, Senator, from my understanding of the process, the bid usually goes to the company that guarantees the minimum viable product at the most cost effective price. Torral receiving the contract suggests that we best met those criteria. SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: te sā pō’po e pyi, Ma’ryon. ue’a myā .u ping .u’uth ueth soa e yai t.o’a ue yuē. MARION KEPLINGER: The Director has reminded me that Torral also guaranteed that all weapons will be made right here in the UEE with resources gathered in the Empire, following all manufacturing laws and regulations. At the end of the day, it’ll be a Xi’an operation in name only. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): And money. A whole lot of it, actually, will end up leaving the Empire because of this deal. Did any outside individuals or entities provide help with Torral’s bid? MARION KEPLINGER: Could you clarify the question, Senator? SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Did Torral Aggregate receive help from the Xi’an government when preparing their bid? MARION KEPLINGER: Torral had to seek approval from Emperor Kr.ē before placing this bid, but that is perfectly normal for a Xi’an corporation. All important issues like this are brought before the government, much the same as we are doing here. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): So, I’ll take that as a yes. And how long has Torral been preparing for this bid? MARION KEPLINGER: I don’t know, precisely. I was brought onto the project after it was already up and running. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Care to make an educated guess? MARION KEPLINGER: I believe it was late 2915. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): So, going back well before HuXa was even in place. Three decades working on a single deal that wouldn’t have even been legal at that time. That’s awfully foresighted of Torral wouldn’t you say? SENATOR JANNA THURVILLE (T – Severus – Kiel Sys): Excuse me, Chairman Haskel, but I’m a bit confused by this line of questioning. When you invited representatives from Torral Aggregate to join today’s session, I was led to believe the focus would be on their proposal to purchase decommissioned military facilities on Severus. Not to interrogate them about their Army contract. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Well, Senator Thurville, this is all new to me since HuXa made it legal for Xi’an companies to receive government contracts. We can’t tell the military how to spend its credits, but our approval is still needed to sell these facilities. So, you best bet I have a few questions for a company linked with a foreign government before I endorse this sale. Now, Ms. Keplinger, all contractors working on projects for the UEE military must obtain special clearance first, correct? Care to share with me who in a Xi’an company is qualified to have such clearance? MARION KEPLINGER: I’d be happy to name a few of the people who— SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): We’d prefer if you provided us a full list. MARION KEPLINGER: My apologies, Senator, but I don’t have one in front of me. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Well, I for one am not willing to put this land sale up for a vote until this committee had reviewed said list and is confident that Torral Aggregate have the personnel in place to properly administer this contract. SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ri’.at’ō e to’ath. e ki’a e’so thlo e ti pa Pe’ring ueth kuāo e puāng nuang cha ang teyā nui thlan. MARION KEPLINGER: uth yai un•oa .eu’a na”? SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ue’a myā .u .ō chi t.ōng y.ui tang’ue nyo.ang”. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): You mind enlightening us to your discussion? Or should I just ask for the translation? MARION KEPLINGER: I was just talking to The Director about the next step in the process. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): And what’d she say? MARION KEPLINGER: Torral Aggregate is ready and willing to comply with this committee’s request in the hopes of establishing a functional and fruitful working relationship. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Providing that list would be a good first step, Ms. Keplinger. Looks like my time is up. Would anyone else care to question our guests from Torral Aggregate? [ … ] SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Quite a few, I see. Let’s take a brief recess and assign allotted times so we stay on schedule. Ms. Keplinger and Ms. Suenath can you give us five? SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: suāye e k.ua na”? MARION KEPLINGER: mi’n.iT’ūm. SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: e yo tin’tang ri’a no’a. e yo po’e ka’o.u’a R.aip’uāng. MARION KEPLINGER: Absolutely. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Appreciate it. < gavel bang > << TRANSCRIPT ENDS >> UEE-Kongress (397) UNTERAUSSCHUSS FÜR PLANETARISCHE ENTWICKLUNG 2947-11-14 SATZ Session AutoScript Geprüft und zugelassen - Assistentin Archivarin Burg (#748392BDF) 2947-11-14_13:04 - Wiederaufnahme der Sitzung SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Dieser Ausschuss tagt wieder. Für den Rest dieser Anhörung möchte ich mich auf das Torral-Aggregat konzentrieren. Das Xi'an-eigene Unternehmen hat kürzlich einen Auftrag zur Herstellung von Waffen für die UEE-Armee erhalten, und sie wollen nun eine Reihe von stillgelegten Militäranlagen im Kieler System erwerben, um ihren Produktionsbetrieb unterzubringen. Marion Keplinger, Senior Legal Counsel bei Torral Aggregate und .... Suenath siehe- SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: .ē sen S.un'ath se T.or'al. t.ii Nya't.ōng-'o se kyōhuitō se aoō'nu se T.or'al ue hue SaoHyūm. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Was ist das denn? MARION KEPLINGER: Sunáth stellte sich als Mitglied des Hauses Torral vor und erklärte, dass sie den Titel Director of Human Operations trägt. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Ok, nun, es gibt wenig Zeit und viel zu erledigen, also werde ich alle weiteren Formalitäten überspringen. Sehr schnell bemerkte ich jedoch, dass für Frau Suenath keine Insta-Übersetzungsdienste angeboten wurden. Ich nehme an, das liegt daran, dass sie es vorziehen würde, dass du für sie übersetzt? SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: sya kuai lai. e yao nai pohyan.u pue". MARION KEPLINGER: Der Direktor versteht uns vollkommen. Obwohl ich mir vielleicht ein paar Augenblicke Zeit nehmen muss, um alle kulturellen oder politischen Unterschiede für sie zu klären. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Und scheinbar auch für sie zu sprechen. MARION KEPLINGER: Technisch gesehen spreche ich im Namen von Torral Aggregate. Ich würde mir nicht anmaßen, persönlich für Direktor Sunáth zu sprechen. Wenn sie spricht, werde ich schnell und bequem übersetzen. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): "Wenn" spricht sie? MARION KEPLINGER: Ja, ich war für Torrals Angebot verantwortlich und bin mehr als fähig, die Fragen des Komitees zu beantworten. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Sehr gut. Wie lange arbeiten Sie schon für Torral Aggregate, Miss Keplinger? MARION KEPLINGER: Etwas mehr als zwei Jahre. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Haben Sie jemals einen Regierungsauftrag vor diesem ausgeschrieben? MARION KEPLINGER: Nein, Senator. Das war meine erste. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Und Torrals Antrittsversuch auch, wie ich sehe. Zunächst möchte ich Ihnen, Frau Keplinger, ein Kompliment machen, dass Sie Ihr erstes Angebot angenommen haben. Eine ziemlich bedeutsame Leistung. MARION KEPLINGER: Ich werde Ihre freundlichen Worte an das gesamte Team weitergeben, denn es wäre unangebracht, wenn ich mich für diese Ehre allein als Anerkennung bediene. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Es ist mir eine Ehre, aber auch der Grund, warum wir heute alle hier sind. Haben Sie eine Ahnung, wie viele Unternehmen nie einen einzigen UEE-Vertrag erhalten? MARION KEPLINGER: Nicht die genaue Zahl, nein. Ich glaube, unsere Untersuchungen haben gezeigt, dass weniger als 20 % der Unternehmen, die sich an einer Ausschreibung beteiligt haben, jemals eine erhalten haben. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Und doch landete Torral Aggregate beim ersten Versuch einen. Was glaubst du, warum das so ist? MARION KEPLINGER: Gute Frage, aber wahrscheinlich eine, die am besten für das Oberkommando geeignet ist. Schließlich haben sie unser Angebot ausgewählt. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Dazu kommen wir noch, aber im Moment bin ich mehr an Ihren Gedanken interessiert, Frau Keplinger. MARION KEPLINGER: Nun, Senator, nach meinem Verständnis des Prozesses geht das Angebot normalerweise an das Unternehmen, das das minimal tragfähige Produkt zum kostengünstigsten Preis garantiert. Torral, der den Auftrag erhält, schlägt vor, dass wir diese Kriterien am besten erfüllen. SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: te sā pō'po e pyi, Ma'ryon. ue'a myā .u ping .u'uth ueth soa e yai t.o'a ue yuē. MARION KEPLINGER: Der Direktor hat mich daran erinnert, dass Torral auch garantiert hat, dass alle Waffen direkt hier in der UEE mit den im Imperium gesammelten Ressourcen hergestellt werden, unter Einhaltung aller Produktionsgesetze und -vorschriften. Am Ende des Tages wird es eine Xi'an-Operation sein, nur mit Namen. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Und Geld. Eine ganze Menge davon wird letztendlich das Imperium wegen dieses Deals verlassen. Haben externe Personen oder Unternehmen bei dem Angebot von Torral geholfen? MARION KEPLINGER: Könnten Sie die Frage klären, Senator? SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Hat Torral Aggregate bei der Vorbereitung seines Angebots Hilfe von der Xi'an-Regierung erhalten? MARION KEPLINGER: Torral musste vor der Abgabe dieses Gebots die Genehmigung von Kaiser Kr.ē einholen, aber das ist für eine Xi'an-Korporation völlig normal. Alle wichtigen Themen wie diese werden der Regierung vorgelegt, so wie wir es hier tun. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Also, ich werte das als ein Ja. Und wie lange bereitet sich Torral schon auf dieses Angebot vor? MARION KEPLINGER: Ich weiß nicht genau. Ich wurde in das Projekt einbezogen, nachdem es bereits in Betrieb war. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Möchten Sie eine begründete Vermutung anstellen? MARION KEPLINGER: Ich glaube, es war Ende 2915. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Also, weit zurückgehen, bevor HuXa überhaupt vorhanden war. Drei Jahrzehnte Arbeit an einem einzigen Deal, der zu diesem Zeitpunkt noch nicht einmal legal gewesen wäre. Das ist schrecklich vorausschauend von Torral, nicht wahr? Senator JANNA THURVILLE (T - Severus - Kiel Sys): Entschuldigung, Vorsitzender Haskel, aber ich bin etwas verwirrt von dieser Art der Befragung. Als Sie Vertreter von Torral Aggregate zur heutigen Sitzung eingeladen haben, wurde mir der Eindruck vermittelt, dass der Schwerpunkt auf ihrem Vorschlag liegen würde, stillgelegte militärische Anlagen auf Severus zu kaufen. Nicht, um sie über ihren Armeevertrag zu verhören. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Nun, Senator Thurville, das ist alles neu für mich, da HuXa es für Xi'an-Unternehmen legal gemacht hat, Regierungsaufträge zu erhalten. Wir können dem Militär nicht sagen, wie es seine Kredite ausgeben soll, aber unsere Zustimmung ist noch erforderlich, um diese Anlagen zu verkaufen. Also, ich habe ein paar Fragen an ein Unternehmen, das mit einer ausländischen Regierung verbunden ist, bevor ich diesen Verkauf befürworte. Nun, Frau Keplinger, alle Auftragnehmer, die an Projekten für das UEE-Militär arbeiten, müssen zuerst eine Sondergenehmigung einholen, richtig? Möchtest du mit mir teilen, wer in einem Xi'an-Unternehmen qualifiziert ist, eine solche Freigabe zu haben? MARION KEPLINGER: Ich würde mich freuen, einige der Leute zu nennen, die - SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Wir würden es vorziehen, wenn Sie uns eine vollständige Liste zur Verfügung stellen würden. MARION KEPLINGER: Ich entschuldige mich, Senator, aber ich habe keinen vor mir. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Nun, ich für meinen Teil bin nicht bereit, diesen Grundstücksverkauf zur Abstimmung zu stellen, bis dieser Ausschuss die Liste überprüft hat, und bin zuversichtlich, dass Torral Aggregate über das Personal verfügt, um diesen Vertrag ordnungsgemäß zu verwalten. SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ri'.at'ō e to'ath. e ki'a e'so thlo e ti pa Pe'ring ueth kuāo e puāng nuang cha ang teyā nui thlan. MARION KEPLINGER: uth yai un-oa.eu'a na"? SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ue'a myā .u.ō chi t.ōng y.ui tang'ue nyo.ang". SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Würde es dir etwas ausmachen, uns für deine Diskussion zu erleuchten? Oder soll ich nur nach der Übersetzung fragen? MARION KEPLINGER: Ich habe gerade mit dem Direktor über den nächsten Schritt im Prozess gesprochen. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Und was hat sie gesagt? MARION KEPLINGER: Torral Aggregate ist bereit und willens, der Bitte dieses Ausschusses nachzukommen, in der Hoffnung, eine funktionierende und fruchtbare Arbeitsbeziehung aufzubauen. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Diese Liste zu erstellen, wäre ein guter erster Schritt, Frau Keplinger. Sieht so aus, als wäre meine Zeit abgelaufen. Möchte sonst noch jemand unsere Gäste von Torral Aggregate befragen? [ … ] SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Eine ganze Reihe, wie ich sehe. Lassen Sie uns eine kurze Pause einlegen und die vorgegebenen Zeiten festlegen, damit wir im Zeitplan bleiben. Frau Keplinger und Frau Suenath, können Sie uns fünf geben? SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: suāye e k.ua na"? MARION KEPLINGER: mi'n.iT'ūm. SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: e yo tin'tang ri'a no'a. e yo po'e ka'o.u'a R.aip'uāng. MARION KEPLINGER: Auf jeden Fall. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Ich weiß es zu schätzen. Hammerknall > <<< TRANSKRIPT ENDET >> >> UEE Congress (397) SUBCOMMITTEE ON PLANETARY DEVELOPMENT 2947-11-14 SET Session AutoScript Proofed and Admitted – Assistant Archivist Burg (#748392BDF) 2947-11-14_13:04 – Session Resumes SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): This committee is back in session. For the rest of this hearing, I want to focus on Torral Aggregate. This Xi’an-owned company recently won a contract to produce weapons for the UEE Army, and they’re now looking to purchase a series of decommissioned military facilities in the Kiel System to house their manufacturing operation. Joining us now is Marion Keplinger, senior legal counsel for Torral Aggregate and … Suenath see— SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: .ē sen S.un’ath se T.or’al. t.ii Nya’t.ōng•’o se kyōhuitō se aoō’nu se T.or’al ue hue SaoHyūm. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): What’s that? MARION KEPLINGER: Sunáth introduced herself as a member of the House Torral, and specified that she holds the title of Director of Human Operations. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Ok, well, there’s limited time and a lot to cover, so I’m going to skip all further formalities. Real quick though, I noticed that insta-translation services were not provided for Ms. Suenath. I’d assume that’s because she’d prefer you to translate for her? SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: sya kuai lai. e yao nai pohyan .u pue”. MARION KEPLINGER: The Director understands us completely. Though I may need to take a few moments to clarify any cultural or political differences for her. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): And, seemingly, to speak for her too. MARION KEPLINGER: Technically, I’m speaking on behalf of Torral Aggregate. I would not presume to speak for Director Sunáth personally. If she does speak, I will quickly translate for everyone’s convenience. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): “If” she speaks? MARION KEPLINGER: Yes, I was responsible for Torral’s bid and am more than capable of answering the committee’s questions. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Very well. How long have you worked for Torral Aggregate, Miss Keplinger? MARION KEPLINGER: Just over two years. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Have you ever bid a government contract before this one? MARION KEPLINGER: No, Senator. This was my first. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): And Torral’s inaugural attempt as well, I see. Let me start by complimenting you, Miss Keplinger, on having your first ever bid accepted. Quite a momentous feat. MARION KEPLINGER: I will pass along your kind words to the entire team, as it would be improper for me to claim sole credit for this honor. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): An honor it is, but also the reason we’re all here today. Do you have any idea how many companies never receive a single UEE contract? MARION KEPLINGER: Not the exact number, no. I believe our research showed that less than 20% of companies that bid ever received one. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): And yet Torral Aggregate landed one on their first try. Why do you think that is? MARION KEPLINGER: Good question, but probably one best suited for High Command. After all, they selected our bid. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): We’ll get to that, but right now, I’m more interested in your thoughts on the matter, Ms. Keplinger. MARION KEPLINGER: Well, Senator, from my understanding of the process, the bid usually goes to the company that guarantees the minimum viable product at the most cost effective price. Torral receiving the contract suggests that we best met those criteria. SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: te sā pō’po e pyi, Ma’ryon. ue’a myā .u ping .u’uth ueth soa e yai t.o’a ue yuē. MARION KEPLINGER: The Director has reminded me that Torral also guaranteed that all weapons will be made right here in the UEE with resources gathered in the Empire, following all manufacturing laws and regulations. At the end of the day, it’ll be a Xi’an operation in name only. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): And money. A whole lot of it, actually, will end up leaving the Empire because of this deal. Did any outside individuals or entities provide help with Torral’s bid? MARION KEPLINGER: Could you clarify the question, Senator? SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Did Torral Aggregate receive help from the Xi’an government when preparing their bid? MARION KEPLINGER: Torral had to seek approval from Emperor Kr.ē before placing this bid, but that is perfectly normal for a Xi’an corporation. All important issues like this are brought before the government, much the same as we are doing here. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): So, I’ll take that as a yes. And how long has Torral been preparing for this bid? MARION KEPLINGER: I don’t know, precisely. I was brought onto the project after it was already up and running. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Care to make an educated guess? MARION KEPLINGER: I believe it was late 2915. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): So, going back well before HuXa was even in place. Three decades working on a single deal that wouldn’t have even been legal at that time. That’s awfully foresighted of Torral wouldn’t you say? SENATOR JANNA THURVILLE (T – Severus – Kiel Sys): Excuse me, Chairman Haskel, but I’m a bit confused by this line of questioning. When you invited representatives from Torral Aggregate to join today’s session, I was led to believe the focus would be on their proposal to purchase decommissioned military facilities on Severus. Not to interrogate them about their Army contract. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Well, Senator Thurville, this is all new to me since HuXa made it legal for Xi’an companies to receive government contracts. We can’t tell the military how to spend its credits, but our approval is still needed to sell these facilities. So, you best bet I have a few questions for a company linked with a foreign government before I endorse this sale. Now, Ms. Keplinger, all contractors working on projects for the UEE military must obtain special clearance first, correct? Care to share with me who in a Xi’an company is qualified to have such clearance? MARION KEPLINGER: I’d be happy to name a few of the people who— SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): We’d prefer if you provided us a full list. MARION KEPLINGER: My apologies, Senator, but I don’t have one in front of me. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Well, I for one am not willing to put this land sale up for a vote until this committee had reviewed said list and is confident that Torral Aggregate have the personnel in place to properly administer this contract. SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ri’.at’ō e to’ath. e ki’a e’so thlo e ti pa Pe’ring ueth kuāo e puāng nuang cha ang teyā nui thlan. MARION KEPLINGER: uth yai un•oa .eu’a na”? SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ue’a myā .u .ō chi t.ōng y.ui tang’ue nyo.ang”. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): You mind enlightening us to your discussion? Or should I just ask for the translation? MARION KEPLINGER: I was just talking to The Director about the next step in the process. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): And what’d she say? MARION KEPLINGER: Torral Aggregate is ready and willing to comply with this committee’s request in the hopes of establishing a functional and fruitful working relationship. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Providing that list would be a good first step, Ms. Keplinger. Looks like my time is up. Would anyone else care to question our guests from Torral Aggregate? [ … ] SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Quite a few, I see. Let’s take a brief recess and assign allotted times so we stay on schedule. Ms. Keplinger and Ms. Suenath can you give us five? SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: suāye e k.ua na”? MARION KEPLINGER: mi’n.iT’ūm. SUNATH OF THE TORRAL: e yo tin’tang ri’a no’a. e yo po’e ka’o.u’a R.aip’uāng. MARION KEPLINGER: Absolutely. SENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U – Asura – Ferron Sys): Appreciate it. < gavel bang > << TRANSCRIPT ENDS >> Links ----- No links available. 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