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Howdy. As many of you already know, I'm Edward Jones, the Minister of United Nations Affairs for the Fuel-Injected Federation of Texan Hotrodders. My time in this office is at an end, for various reasons, including the term limit being up. Thomas Smith, the current Deputy Minister of United Nations Affairs, is now the Minister of said Ministry, effective immediately.

I have enjoyed working with many of you in these grand halls, and there are many good memories of solid debates, clever jokes, drinking in the Stranger's Bar, and the occasional threat of nuclear warfare. Always a good time.

I have accomplished much in my time here, and have no regrets about leaving now that I've laid the foundations for an effective national sovereignty movement. I'm proud of the many proposals and two resolutions I've written, campaigned for, and helped draft.

I look forward to a peaceful retirement and watching the United Nations continue to grow and improve. Thank you for your time.

Edward Jones

Sheik Nadnerb bin Cluich rises from his seat and throws his arms towards the heavens.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Varia Yefremova, Ecopoeia's former Speaker to the UN, has asked me to pass on the following message.

Mathieu Vergniaud
Deputy Speaker to the UN

"Ed, Mathieu has just forwarded on to me your announcement. As someone now going through the post-UN adjustment period, I havea great deal of sympathy for your position. Yes, it seems a small thing to an outsider, but one can easily get lost in those halls. I think it's safe to say that my spell as Speaker to the UN was the strangest and most curious of times - and I've lived through three revolutions and been an active participant in one of them!

Ed, I always enjoyed our encounters. I regret that we weren't allies as often as I would have liked, but I feel that one should never underestimate the value of a decent and honourable opponent.

My sincere best wishes to you, Ed - 'Speed', as a I remember you used to style yourself - may your retirement be peaceful yet energising, blissful yet challenging, wise yet hopeful.

There'll always be a place at the Yefremova-Ahmad table for you - call any time.

Yours,
Varia Yefremova"

The distinguished Minister of United Nations Affairs for the Fuel-Injected Federation of Texan Hotrodders will be very much missed in these halls. Mr. Jones has, for a long time, been a dependable and constructive contributor to our endeavors. We wish him all the best in his retirement.

By order of His Royal Highness, Prince Leonhard II:

Patrick T. Olembe
Minister for Foreign Affairs

Hurlbot Barfanger
Ambassador to the United Nations

Lorelei M. Ahlmann
Ambassador-at-Large

Well mate, I hope retirement agrees with you, but you will be missed. As a token of our esteem please accept this lovely gift. *hands Edward Jones a basket containing Iron City beer, Fine Yelda Cheese(TM), Fine Yeldan Ale(TM), and a Terrible Towel(TM)*
Cheers and Excelsior,
Sen. Horatio Sulla
Palentin UN office

Have fun!

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No! There will be no bagsying of his office. I have already stationed Cluichstani security forces at the entrance with orders that no one be admitted. They will remain there to hold the office until Mr. Jones decides to return, which I most certainly hope he will do very soon.

I would have thought Mr Smith would be offered first 'dibs' on the office.

Mathieu Vergniaud

I would have thought Mr Smith would be offered first 'dibs' on the office.

Mathieu Vergniaud

Well, certainly. Mr. Jones' temporary (I hope) replacement will be allowed, of course, to take it over. Our security forces are simply there to prevent marauding attempts until that time.

Mr. Jones, let me say that it has been an honor to have worked with you. Your presence here has raised the quality of debate, and thus, the quality of legislation passed by this body. You will be missed, but enjoy your retirement. Here's hoping that it is a temporary one and that we will have the opportunity to work together again. Goodbye, my friend.

I am authorized by my government to present you with honorary Yeldan citizenship, a lifetime supply of Fine Yeldan Cheeses™ and a lifetime supply of Fine Yeldan Ales™ to wash them down with.

Quynn Olver - Yeldan Foreign Miniater
Hæila Wythåefþ - Ambassador, Yeldan UN Mission
Aüþgæþ Spøtyiú - Yeldan Committee For State Security

No! There will be no bagsying of his office. I have already stationed Cluichstani security forces at the entrance with orders that no one be admitted. They will remain there to hold the office until Mr. Jones decides to return, which I most certainly hope he will do very soon.

If the Angel Fire troops weren't clearing out B15 of mutants, I'd try to bagsy his office and grab the much needed refridgerator - though I suspect that the Angel Fire officers would appreciate new furniture when they have successfully captured B15.......

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Mr Jones

*just stares, unable to speak

Mr Jones _
The government of St Edmund sends you a case of our 'Old Navy Rum', and a selection of cheeses from our ally Godwinnia.

Sir, in recognition of your service to the United Nations, the Governor-General of Cobdenia wishes to bestow upon you the honour of being a Honorary Companion of the Most Fantabulous Order Of Richard Cobden (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Cobdenia#Companion_of_The_Most_Fantabulous_Order_of_Richard_Cobden)(the CRC),
Yours,
Rear-Admiral Sir Leslie Featherstonehaugh-Michelwhaite KCS LOG
Deputy Governor-General

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It is with a heavy heart that we receive this news, Mr. Jones. You have been a valued and longtime contributor to this organization's success, and a pioneer for the sovereigntist movement. You will be sorely missed. Although, I do hope that when my UN ambassador cracked last night during the current floor debate and took off down the halls of these headquarters, flailing his arms about and shrieking, "This whole place has gone to pot!! Get out!! All of you!! While you still can!!" -- it had no bearing on your present decision.

On behalf of a grateful Federal Republic, please accept this brand new 1973 Ford Pinto (http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/693000-693999/693724_1_full.jpg), which is up-armored and equipped with bullet-proof glass for your protection should you ever decide to trek to Paradise City during your retirement. Kevlar vest and Uzi are in the glove compartment.

The Destructor from Del Fuego, Mexico sends his warmest regards.Sincerely,
Alex Tehrani
Secretary of State

Well, certainly. Mr. Jones' temporary (I hope) replacement will be allowed, of course, to take it over. Our security forces are simply there to prevent marauding attempts until that time.Sec. Tehrani turns to Amb. Riley's security attache and utters: "The Cluichstanis have always wanted to meet our commandos; now might be a great time to give them that opportunity, don't you think? ..."

Pazu-Lenny Kasigi-Nero wishes Edward Jones to enjoy his new life. Even if they have been often opposed politically in these halls, Pazu-Lenny’s main souvenir of Edward will be a jovial person who initiated in this body strange, crazy and fun cards games:)

No! There will be no bagsying of his office. I have already stationed Cluichstani security forces at the entrance with orders that no one be admitted. They will remain there to hold the office until Mr. Jones decides to return, which I most certainly hope he will do very soon.I demand a 10% tithe of his paper clips though. Normally I'd take them all, but since the nation isn't resigning, I'll only take a portion.

I demand a 10% tithe of his paper clips though. Normally I'd take them all, but since the nation isn't resigning, I'll only take a portion.

Gotta wonder what the gnomes say about that... ;)

Stephanie looked up from her paperwork to see Hannah entering their joint office.

"You know who's left now?" Hannah muttered. "Edward Jones, from Texan Hotrodders. Another to add to the list of dearly departed UN representatives."

"Wait a second," Stephanie replied. "Has the nation left the UN, or just Ed?"

"Seems to just be Mr Jones. He's got a replacement coming in, don't know anything about him yet."